Talent Acquisition Specialist, Law Students

MWE•New York, NY

36d•$120,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to execute the law school student recruiting process and summer associate program for assigned offices. This role involves developing and implementing recruiting strategies, administering logistics, and attracting top-tier talent under the supervision of the Talent Acquisition Manager, Law Students. The firm emphasizes a culture of excellence, collaboration, and community, and is recognized as a top workplace. They invest in employee careers and support well-being through a comprehensive benefits program and generous compensation packages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least four (4) years of experience in law firm recruiting with a focus on law student recruiting and summer associate programs or four (4) to five (5) years of recruiting experience in a professional services organization
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively
Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as a proactive and reliable team member
Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, and handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to provide professional, responsive, and high-quality client service to both internal and external stakeholders
Receptive to feedback and dedicated to ongoing professional development.
Ability to travel and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours during peak seasons, particularly May-August
Ability to work in the office 4 days per week throughout the 10-week Summer Program (typically May – July)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with law school career services offices and student organizations at assigned key feeder schools.
Coordinate the Firm’s participation in, and sponsorship of, outreach activities throughout the calendar year.
Manage the full-cycle 1L and 2L law student recruiting process for assigned office(s), including coordinating with the law school, on campus interview logistics, creating interview schedules, gathering interviewer feedback, and facilitating the callback interview and offer process.
Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders regarding recruiting progress and candidate pipelines.
Plan and execute the full 10-week summer associate program for assigned office(s), including the work assignment and evaluation processes, events and other day-to-day logistics.
Coordinate with Talent Acquisition leadership on budgeting for summer program events and recruiting activities.
Maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS), generate reports, and ensure data integrity for all applicants and recruiting activities.
Compile and analyze post-season recruiting reports and survey results; identify opportunities to enhance recruiting workflows.
Contribute to firm-wide recruiting initiatives by leading special projects and supporting process improvements for the team.
Keep apprised of market trends, NALP rules, and individual school recruiting policies.