Specialist/Coordinator, Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration

Jenner & Block; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join their Lateral Partner Recruiting and Integration team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives behind the scenes, ensuring a smooth hiring process for new lateral partners. You'll coordinate interviews, manage onboarding logistics, and liaise with various departments to create a seamless experience for candidates. If you're passionate about legal recruiting and enjoy a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to deepen your expertise in a respected firm known for its commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401k Profit Sharing

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal recruiting or HR is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the lateral partner recruiting process.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for lateral candidates.
• Support the development of integration plans for new partners.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Client Service Orientation

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking Systems

Zoom

Teams

Asana

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.

POSTION SUMMARY

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, thoughtful, and highly organized professional to join our Lateral Partner Recruiting and Integration team. This role supports the process of identifying, hiring, and welcoming new lateral partners and other senior lawyers to the firm. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to make complex processes run smoothly — and who takes pride in delivering a professional, respectful, and well-coordinated experience for others. You’ll be joining a small, collaborative team that values mutual respect, clear communication, and shared responsibility. This role requires strong client-service instincts, excellent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of professionalism.

From interview scheduling to onboarding logistics to cross-department coordination, you’ll help ensure that every candidate and new hire feels well cared for and that no detail falls through the cracks. The role involves high-level administrative support, regular collaboration with internal departments, and occasional direct interaction with partner candidates and firm leadership.

If you’re looking to deepen your experience in legal recruiting, professional development, or law firm administration — and you enjoy a role that combines task execution with people-centered service — we’d love to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate all aspects of the lateral partner recruiting process, including scheduling interviews, preparing materials, tracking feedback, and updating candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for lateral candidates throughout the process, ensuring timely communication and a smooth overall experience.
• Support the development and execution of integration plans for new partners and senior lawyers, including scheduling meetings, tracking progress, and ensuring follow-up on key steps.
• Liaise with internal departments — including Marketing, IT, Finance, and Practice Groups — to coordinate onboarding needs and share relevant information.
• Maintain accurate tracking documents, reports, and checklists related to recruiting and integration.
• Help prepare updates, materials, and status reports for use by internal stakeholders.
• Conduct research on prospective lateral candidates and market trends as needed.
• Contribute to broader projects related to lateral growth and attorney integration.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support team efforts on special projects and programs, including coaching initiatives and integration training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Approximately five years of professional experience, preferably in the legal industry or a professional services setting. Experience in law firm recruiting, development, or HR is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Comfort interacting with senior professionals and maintaining confidentiality.
• High degree of reliability, follow-through, and service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g., viRecruit), Zoom, Teams, and Asana is helpful.

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $67,000-$88,000 in Chicago. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.