Coordinator, Legal Recruiting

at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

POSTION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Summer Program:

• Maintain summer associate files and paperwork
• Coordinate with internal firm departments on the arrival of summer associates including office assignments, arrival and departure processes
• Coordinate with internal firm departments, including marketing, HR and facilities, on summer associate program documents and invitations
• Work with Legal Recruiting Manager to plan and coordinate orientation, training and social events
• Oversee logistics for on-site and off-site events and training sessions
• Design and update content for the weekly Summer Program Newsletter
• Prepare materials for summer associate evaluations

On-Campus Recruiting:

• Register the firm for OCI
• Prepare binders, etc., for on-campus interviews
• Schedule callback interviews
• Manage callback interview calendar including updates and changes
• Process recruiting expenses
• Coordinate with career services offices regarding relevant law school information
• Maintain firm intranet with information on offer statuses
• Maintain all on-campus recruiting related ViDesktop profiles
• Coordinate school receptions and dinners

Lateral Associate and Post-Clerk Recruiting:

• Coordinate candidate interviews for post-clerk and lateral associate hiring in Chicago
• Maintain the firm’s recruiting database, including creation of new candidate profiles, input of interview schedules, updates to correspondence and daily check-in of Self-Apply candidates
• Assist in collecting candidate feedback
• Prepare offer materials for candidates
• Coordinate with internal firm departments to onboard all lateral associate hires

Other:

• Assist with data compilation and preparation of drafts of various surveys, including NALP and NALP Foundation surveys
• Assist in preparing for events and receptions for attorneys and law students throughout the year
• Order and send gifts/cards and track inventory
• Maintain ViDesktop database and create candidate tracking reports
• Coordinate review of ViDesktop updates
• Assist with website enhancement for recruiting purposes (extranet), including collaboration with web editors to update internal and external recruiting websites

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of recruiting experience in a law firm environment
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. including Publisher)
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skill and attention to detail
• Exercise of confidentiality, discretion and good judgment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Dedication to collaboration and teamwork
• Self-starter

Disclaimer

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.