Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Foley & Lardner LLP • Chicago, IL

17h • $63,900 - $89,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support the Legal Recruiting Manager in executing entry-level attorney and summer recruiting activities for the firm's Chicago, Detroit, Madison, and Milwaukee offices. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day recruiting operations, candidate and summer program experiences, and executing outreach initiatives that support the firm's entry-level legal recruiting goals. The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will regularly interact with candidates, attorneys, law school representatives, and serve as a proactive representative of the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recruiting experience in a professional services industry required.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with candidates, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and viRecruit (or a comparable applicant tracking system).
• Ability to travel occasionally and work extended hours during peak recruiting periods.

Nice To Haves

• Law firm and event planning experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute law student interviewing programs, recruiting outreach, and summer program events.
• Facilitate candidate interview scheduling and logistics, including communications and attorney coordination.
• Support planning and administrative processes associated with the summer associate program.
• Serve as a point of contact for summer associates, law student candidates, and entry-level associates throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with law schools, student organizations, and key recruiting contacts to enhance the firm's visibility and support recruiting initiatives.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records, candidate files, and budget tracking to support recruiting and summer program operations.
• Coordinate recruiting committee meetings, materials, and related processes for assigned offices.
• Collaborate with and support the Legal Recruiting Manager and other members of the Legal Recruiting team on recruiting initiatives, projects, and strategic priorities.
• Attend recruiting and summer program events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level