Jenner & Block · 2 hours ago
Coordinator, Legal Recruiting (Temporary)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $88K/yr
1+ years expJenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a global reach known for its commitment to justice and community service. They are seeking a highly organized Legal Recruiting Coordinator to manage the interview process, support law student hiring, and coordinate recruiting events, contributing to the firm's talent acquisition efforts.
Legal
Responsibilities
Manage the interview process – Coordinate candidate applications, schedule interviews, and draft/facilitate candidate communications. Timely updating of viRecruit database is essential
Support law student hiring efforts – Assist with law school outreach, and relationships with career services offices
Coordinate recruiting events – Assist in organizing networking receptions, outreach initiatives, and panel discussions with firm attorneys on campuses, a variety of event sites and in the office
Coordinate the summer associate program - coordinate office-specific and firmwide orientation programming, monitor program logistics, assist with gathering information for mid-summer and end of summer evaluations. Assist with planning office specific daytime meetings and evening social events for 10-week program. Attend and manage each of the smaller evening summer program events
Facilitate onboarding – Ensure a smooth transition for new hires, including entry-level associates, later associates, and summer associates
Maintain recruiting data and reporting – Update the applicant tracking system and generate reports as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with candidates, attorneys, and staff
Minimum of 1-3 years of legal recruiting/talent management experience in a law firm or other professional services setting is required
Attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support recruiting events and business needs
Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with applicant tracking systems (such as viDesktop) preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health & well-being benefits
401k profit sharing
Company
Jenner & Block
Jenner & Block is a law firm with global reach, with more than 500 lawyers and offices in Chicago
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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David Bradford
Co-Chair Litigation Department
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Don Resnick
Partner
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