DLA Piper · 13 hours ago
Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$31/hr - $37.19/hr
3+ years expDLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive law firm seeking a Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator to assist in recruiting and onboarding lawyers. This role involves scheduling interviews, maintaining candidate records, and ensuring compliance with hiring policies while working closely with Talent Acquisition Managers.
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Responsibilities
Will be an essential member of a national recruiting team, supporting the growth of a designated practice group across all levels of lawyer hiring
Assists and coordinates all activities related to the full life cycle of a lateral candidate, including creating job requisitions and postings, maintaining candidate files in the applicant tracking system, coordinating interview schedules, compiling candidate feedback, and preparing standard offer letters
Under the supervision of Talent Acquisition Managers, will communicate directly with search firm agencies, associates, partner candidates and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless candidate experience
In addition to maintaining a high volume of interviews, will manage the conflicts checks and background checks, as well as collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Managers on special projects
Maintain and provide information and reports regarding recruitment to the business and HR leadership team
Process prompt payment of vendor invoices for all U.S. related recruitment expenses and maintain records
Assist with the administrative process of executing agreements with new agency relations
During the summer months, in addition to lateral recruiting responsibilities, assist respective practice group in preparing for summer associate reviews (e.g. collecting and compiling evaluations), planning the practice group summer associate summit and handling additional administrative tasks. Please note, this position does not require hosting in-person summer events
Support the recruiting brand by creating an exceptional candidate experience
Must be able to work flexible/additional hours periodically as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential to succeed in this role
Hands-on experience in MS Outlook, Word, Excel
Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required
Comfortable learning and working in new recruiting/HR software platforms and communicating with firm stakeholders and executive management
Excellent written communication skills
Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Meticulous attention to detail
A team player with a self-starter attitude
Must be able to work flexible/additional hours as needed
High School Diploma or GED
3 years of legal recruiting or similar environment
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
Foster positive work relationships
Comply with all firm policies and practices
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned
Preferred
Prior experience in law firm recruiting is preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Experience using pivot tables, Artificial Intelligence and other advanced analytics preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Bratt
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, US Operations
Andrew Dyson
UK Managing Partner
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