Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Law Students

UNKNOWN; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and community. We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Law Students to manage the law school recruiting process and summer associate programs for one or more offices.

Under the Talent Acquisition Manager or Supervisor, you will coordinate with leadership, hiring partners, and committees to implement strategies, administer the recruiting process, and hire top talent for our summer program and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of law firm recruiting experience focused on Summer Associate Programs and law school recruitment, or 3–4 years in a professional services firm.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; viRecruit preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, especially May–August.
• Must be able to work in the office 4 days per week during the 10-week Summer Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 1L/2L law student recruiting for assigned offices, including school liaisons and interview logistics.
• Create interview schedules, gather feedback, and manage callbacks and offers.
• Coordinate law student recruiting logistics and communication with candidates.
• Assist senior team with law school career services outreach to students.
• Plan the full 10-week Summer Associate program for assigned offices, including vendors and events.
• Administer day-to-day Summer Program logistics, trainings, and events.
• Interface with candidates, provide updates, and manage background checks and conflicts.
• Process payments, invoices, and reimbursements related to recruiting and onboarding.
• Compile on-campus recruiting data and survey results.
• Support firm-wide recruiting initiatives and special projects.
• Stay current on market trends, NALP rules, and school policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Time management

Travel flexibility

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

viRecruit

Applicant tracking system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Law Students executes upon the law school student recruiting process and summer associate programs for one or more assigned offices. Under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Manager or Supervisor, Law Students, this position coordinates with team leadership, hiring partners, and recruiting committee members to implement recruiting strategies, administer recruiting process and summer program logistics, and hire top-level talent.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Directly assist in the 1L and 2L law student recruiting process for assigned office(s), including coordinating with the law schools, resume review, on campus interview logistics, creating interview schedules, gathering interviewer feedback, and facilitating the callback interview and offer process
• Coordinate the law student recruiting logistics through on-campus recruiting registration, creating interview schedules, gathering interviewer feedback, facilitating the callback interview process, and communication with candidates
• Assists senior team members by networking and partnering with law school career services to reach law students
• Coordinate Firm participation and sponsorship of law student outreach activities throughout the calendar year, including preparation, coordination, and event management tasks; may also attend events as needed
• Manage online application system to include entering candidate applications and pipeline notes, processing applications, uploading documents, and sending status update communications to ensure data integrity for all applicants
• Assist with planning the full 10-week Summer Associate program for assigned office(s), including liaising with vendors, booking conference rooms, ordering catering, sending out event meeting requests and preparing meeting materials and documents
• Administer the day-to-day logistics of the Summer Program including the work assignment and evaluation processes, coordinating trainings, planning/attending events, and other duties related to the Summer Program
• Interface effectively with candidates, provides candidate correspondence and updates, and submits background checks requests and processes conflicts
• Process payments, invoices, and reimbursements related to law student recruiting efforts, the Summer Program, and First Year Associate onboarding
• Compile on-campus recruiting data and survey results
• Contribute to firm-wide recruiting initiatives by assisting on special projects as assigned
• Keep apprised of market trends, NALP rules, and individual school recruiting policies

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of law firm recruiting experience focused on Summer Associate Programs and law school recruitment activities, or 3 to 4 years of recruiting experience with a professional services organization.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, viRecruit preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, and handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to travel and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours, particularly May - August
• Ability to work in the office 4 days per week throughout the 10-week Summer Program (typically May - July)

Candidates who do not fully meet the qualifications for the Coordinator position may still apply, but may be considered for an Assistant-level position based on experience and qualifications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.