Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Law Students
At a glance
Senior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at McDermott Will & Schulte. Chicago · full-time · $83,000–$105,000 base.
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run first- and second-year law student hiring for assigned offices, from campus interviews through callbacks and offers
- Build connections with law school career offices and student groups, then coordinate recruiting events and sponsorships
- Deliver the ten-week summer associate program, including work assignments, evaluations, events and daily coordination
- Keep applicant records accurate, update stakeholders on candidate pipelines, and prepare post-season reports and survey findings
- Handle candidate communications, background-check requests, recruiting expenses and first-year associate onboarding payments
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of law firm recruiting focused on summer associates and law school outreach
- Alternatively, bring four to five years of recruiting work in a professional services organization
- You have used applicant tracking systems and can work confidently across Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
Who this fits
This senior coordinator role suits someone who can manage law student recruiting details independently while working with hiring partners and recruiting leaders. Travel and variable hours may be needed, especially from May through August. During the ten-week summer program, you’ll work in the office four days each week.
From the employer
Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.
At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.
With us, you’ll find:
A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description:
The Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Law Students executes the law school student recruiting process and summer associate programs for one or more assigned offices, under the supervision of the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager. This position coordinates with team leadership, hiring partners, and recruiting committee members to implement recruiting strategies, administer recruiting process and summer program logistics, and attract top-tier law student talent.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with law school career services offices and student organizations at assigned key feeder schools
- Coordinate Firm 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) and ensure data integrity for all applicants and recruiting activities
- Compile and analyze post-season recruiting reporting and survey results
- Interface effectively with candidates, provides candidate correspondence and updates, and submits background checks requests and processes conflicts
- Process payments, invoices, and reimbursements related to law student recruiting efforts, the Summer Program, and First Year Associate onboarding
- Contribute to firm-wide recruiting initiatives by assisting with special projects and identifying opportunities to enhance recruiting workflows
- Keep apprised of market trends, NALP guidelines, and individual school recruiting policies
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as a proactive and reliable team player
- Receptive to feedback and dedicated to ongoing professional development
- Ability to travel and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours, particularly May – August
- Ability to work in the office 4 days per week throughout the 10-week Summer Program (typically May – July)
Job Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in law firm recruiting, with a focus on summer associate programs and law school outreach, or 4 to 5 years of recruiting experience with a professional services organization
- Experience with applicant tracking systems, viRecruit preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, flexibility, and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role
- Ability to provide professional, responsive, and high-quality client service to both internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $83,000 - $105,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.