Talent Acquisition Senior Coordinator, Partners & Counsel

McDermott Will & Emery•Chicago, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm seeking a Talent Acquisition Senior Coordinator, Partners & Counsel to support the lateral partner recruiting process globally. This role coordinates the recruiting process for candidates, working with the partner recruiting team and search firms to ensure an exceptional and seamless experience. The partner recruiting team is a highly valued function within the firm, collaborating closely with firm leadership to meet the Firm’s needs-based and strategic partner and counsel hiring goals. The Talent Acquisition Senior Coordinator, Partners & Counsel plays an integral role in the success of the department through collaboration, quick problem-solving, and acting as an ambassador for the firm. The ideal candidate is ambitious, thoughtful, and agile, thriving in a team environment to play a key role in the continued and future success of the team. This position works under general supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least three (3) years of related recruiting experience in a legal environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
Ability to exercise good judgement in relation to handling confidential information
This position requires a minimum of three (3) days per week in the office

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of Partner Recruiting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Organize, facilitate, and schedule lateral partner interviews and internal and external outreach consistent with firm standards with limited oversight and effectively accounting for nuances.
Update and maintain partner candidate records and schedules within various applicant tracking systems.
Reviews and refines interview schedules to optimize efficiency and candidate experience.
Organizes interview schedules successfully by effectively accounting for nuances with limited oversight.
Assist the Partner Recruiting Team with candidate due diligence, compiling feedback, and internal communications to ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
Maintains a strong understanding of the partner recruiting process and proposes next steps to move candidacies forward.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients including attorneys, staff, outside agencies, and other recruiters and is comfortable speaking to firm priorities and processes, tailoring messaging to the appropriate audience.
Leads strategic projects related to the overall recruitment process as assigned.