Legal Talent Recruiting Coordinator
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Troutman. Chicago · full-time · $60,000–$80,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep applicant files accurate, prepare recruiting statistics, and coordinate candidate interviews, travel, reimbursements, offers, and updates
- Run the administrative side of summer associate programs, from onboarding and assignment reviews to events, evaluations, and budget tracking
- Arrange law school interviews by managing registrations, candidate selections, materials, receptions, callback schedules, and logistics
- Support student hiring and regional recruiting committees by organizing meetings, agendas, and campus recruiting activities
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required for this role
- You bring strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and detail skills, with the discretion to handle confidential information
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Recruiting or related work in a law firm or professional services setting is preferred, as is applicant tracking system experience
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can coordinate several recruiting tasks at once, work independently and with others, and stay composed under pressure. You should be prepared for occasional travel and extended hours, with some flexibility in your schedule.
From the employer
We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.
We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!
The Legal Talent Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating recruitment efforts related to firm branding/campus outreach, on-campus recruiting, hiring/decision-making, execution of multiple summer programs as well as entry-level associates. The Legal Talent Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for supporting the pre-identification, interviewing/selection, hiring, summer program experience, and onboarding/offboarding of 1L and 2L students for assigned offices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintain applicant records, ensure data integrity, and prepare statistics.
Coordinate interview schedules, travel logistics, reimbursement requests, offer letters, and other communications with law student candidates.
Support multiple summer associate programs, including onboarding administration, tracking and reviewing summer associate assignments and evaluations, event planning and attendance, and budget tracking.
Assist with all aspects of law school on-campus interviews (OCI), including OCI registrations, candidate pre-selections, preparing OCI materials for attorneys and students, planning OCI receptions, and preparing callback interview schedules, travel arrangements, and other logistics for candidates.
Assist with on campus recruiting activities, and other activities related to student hiring.
Support the regional recruiting committees, including scheduling and attending meetings, developing agendas, supporting the committee chairs and other activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of personnel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Strong work ethic and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple assignments, and work responsibly under pressure.
Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule that will occasionally require travel and extended hours.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of two (2) years of recruiting or related experience in a law firm or other professional services setting strongly preferred.
Experience with applicant tracking systems is preferred.
The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.
Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.
Hiring Salary Range:
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00