Legal Recruiting Coordinator

The Recruiting Coordinator assists with all areas of on-campus recruiting program. Also assists with management of the summer associate program and has active involvement in lateral associate recruiting.

Primary responsibility for coordinating follow-up with candidates
• Assigns and tracks follow-up with candidates with offers
• Coordinates recruiting special events
• Schedules callback interviews
• Assists with law school presentations and programs
• Coordinates summer events - calendar and budget
• Coordinates follow-up with summer associates
• Develops recruiting materials and brochures
• Assists with website enhancement for recruiting purposes (extranet), including collaboration with web editors to update internal and external recruiting websites
• Assists with surveys
• Attends and participates in conferences as needed
• Inputs data into and maintains Recruits database
• Tracks applicant data
• Maintains summer associate files and paperwork
• Processes recruiting expenses as needed
• Monitors Summer Associate work projects and assignments
• Coordinates Summer Associate training and orientation
• Coordinates arrival of Summer Associates including practice group assignments, office assignments, arrival and departure dates and mentors/supervising attorneys

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years of recruiting experience in a law firm environment or Equivalent education and work experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel
• Prior experience with database management

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer