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Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Ogletree Deakins
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55500 - 90200 USD Yearly USD 55500.00 90200.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

Our Recruiting & Retention Department has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator or Senior Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to join our team in one of the markets listed above. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to the Recruiting & Retention team, providing high-level coordination and operational support across the firm’s California offices supporting Associate and Counsel searches.

This position will work closely with and support the Firm’s Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applications, sourcing candidates for open opportunities, and preparing and posting job advertisements on the Firm’s website and various job boards. The position also supports the execution of firmwide recruiting initiatives and contributes to administrative and strategic projects that advance the Firm’s overall talent objectives.

This position is hybrid and will sit in one of the markets listed above.

Position Summary

Our Recruiting & Retention Department has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator or Senior Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to join our team in one of the markets listed above. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to the Recruiting & Retention team, providing high-level coordination and operational support across the firm’s California offices supporting Associate and Counsel searches.

This position will work closely with and support the Firm’s Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applications, sourcing candidates for open opportunities, and preparing and posting job advertisements on the Firm’s website and various job boards. The position also supports the execution of firmwide recruiting initiatives and contributes to administrative and strategic projects that advance the Firm’s overall talent objectives.

This position is hybrid and will sit in one of the markets listed above.

Essential Functions
  • Act as a central point of coordination for interview scheduling with candidates, attorneys, and hiring managers, including gathering availability, managing follow-ups, compiling interview feedback, and maintaining regular communication with applicants to support a positive candidate experience.
  • Provide administrative and operational support by maintaining files, preparing correspondence, ensuring data accuracy, and updating ad hoc reports.
  • Coordinate ongoing check-in calls with current attorneys to support engagement and retention efforts.
  • Respond to and route candidate inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Monitor recruitment metrics, including diversity data and candidate submissions, while ensuring accurate tracking within the applicant tracking system.
  • Respond to a broad range of recruitment inquiries including but not limited to internal inquiries.
  • Support a range of administrative and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
  • 2+ years of recruiting experience
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or community college
  • Must possess experience in a high-volume work environment
  • It is essential that this candidate is highly detail oriented and has strong prioritization skills
  • Advanced experience with all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
  • Some experience in HR is preferred, but not required
  • Experience with Linked In Recruiter is preferred
  • Applicant tracking system (ATS) experience, such as iCIMS or VIRecruit, is a plus
  • Law firm experience is a plus

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

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