Legal Recruiting Specialist

Summary

The Legal Recruiting Specialist will join a supportive and collaborative Legal Recruiting team in Sidley’s New York office. The specialist will be responsible for supporting the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager with a primary focus on the summer associate program. They will focus on the planning and execution of the New York summer associate program and provide support to the firm’s 1L, 2L, and 3L recruiting efforts, including law school engagement initiatives for the New York office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager
• Coordinate and plan all aspects of the summer associate program (calendar, budget, events, trainings, mentor assignments, assignments, reviews, etc.)
• Maintain accurate files related to the summer associate program
• Oversee all aspects of summer associate onboarding
• Plan summer associate orientation
• Attend summer associate programs and events as required
• Monitor summer associate work assignment board
• Schedule and coordinate the mid- and end-of-summer review process
• Serve as a firm ambassador
• Maintain LawCruit database with accurate and complete records
• Provide support to the 1L and 2L hiring process
• Provide support for 1L events and sponsorship opportunities
• Assist with Fall Associate onboarding and orientation as necessary
• Must be willing to work overtime as requested, particularly in the months of May through August
• Work collaboratively across the team and other departments of the firm
• Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates

Target Salary Range

$91,000 - $112,000 if located in New York

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities 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 from an accredited college or university
• Four years of legal recruiting experience
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently, and be proactive
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Law firm or professional services experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

• 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.