Dentons · 1 month ago
Legal Recruitment Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $77K/yr
1+ years expDentons US LLP is seeking a Legal Recruitment Coordinator for their Chicago office, providing an opportunity to join a collaborative team supporting the firm’s US recruiting strategy. The role involves administrative support for attorney and student recruitment, including the summer associate program, while coordinating various recruitment activities.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate interview logistics for virtual and in-person meetings and collect and manage interviewer feedback
Provide comprehensive administrative support such as preparing correspondence, maintaining candidate files, facilitating conflicts and background checks, and preparing offer letters
Facilitate student recruiting efforts, including outreach to law school career services and participation in local recruiting events
Organize and execute the summer associate program, including coordinating and attending events, work assignment and feedback tracking, and expense monitoring
Draft and distribute internal communications related to recruiting initiatives, including interview reminders, student recruiting opportunities, and event invitations
Coordinate pre-boarding activities to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding
Maintain and update candidate records in our Applicant Tracking Systems (LawCruit and MyDentons)
Assist with invoice processing and expense tracking
Perform other duties as needed to support the Legal Recruiting Department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of one year of recruiting, human resources, or professional development experience in a law firm required
Proven ability to coordinate recruiting and scheduling across multiple offices, time zones, and practice groups
Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work
Ability to collaborate within the legal recruiting community and occasionally work outside of the regular work schedule to support department needs
Demonstrated discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred
Legal recruiting experience, preferred
Experience with an applicant tracking system is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Profit sharing
Short-term/long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Discretionary bonuses
Company
Dentons
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