Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator (temp to perm)

• Hourly rate: $30 - $47
• Duration: temporary to permanent
• Location: Chicago or Washington DC
• Schedule: Mon-Fri - 9-5:30 PM

We are working with a prestigious, global law firm who need someone to support a high-volume HR team with legal recruitment initiatives, helping to identify and secure top-tier legal talent across practice groups. You will also play a vital role in administrative and operational support, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

• Coordinate all talent acquisition activities for assigned practice groups, including lateral hiring and occasional support for student recruitment activities.
• Assist in all stages of the lateral recruitment process, including:
• Creating job requisitions and postings.
• Scheduling interviews and gathering candidate feedback.
• Communicating with candidates, search firms, and internal stakeholders.
• Managing conflicts and background checks.
• Collaborate on special projects such as market intelligence research and data analysis.
• Prepare and process payment of vendor invoices and maintain expense records.
• Assist with executing agreements for new agency relationships.
• Support summer associate recruitment activities, including:
• Collecting and compiling evaluations for reviews.
• Coordinating practice group summer associate events and summits.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and create reports for HR and business leadership.
• Ensure a stellar candidate experience while maintaining a strong recruitment brand.
• Be available for occasional flexible or extended hours as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 3+ years in legal recruitment or a similar professional services environment.
• Previous law firm experience is essential
• Experience with Taleo, Workday or a similar ATS database will be essential.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to interact with staff regularly.