Legal Recruiting Coordinator

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Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support the Legal Recruiting Manager in executing entry-level attorney and summer recruiting activities for the firm's Chicago, Detroit, Madison, and Milwaukee offices. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day recruiting operations, candidate and summer program experiences, and executing outreach initiatives that support the firm's entry-level legal recruiting goals. The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will regularly interact with candidates, attorneys, law school representatives, and serve as a proactive representative of the firm.

• Coordinate and execute law student interviewing programs, recruiting outreach, and summer program events.
• Facilitate candidate interview scheduling and logistics, including communications and attorney coordination.
• Support planning and administrative processes associated with the summer associate program.
• Serve as a point of contact for summer associates, law student candidates, and entry-level associates throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with law schools, student organizations, and key recruiting contacts to enhance the firm's visibility and support recruiting initiatives.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records, candidate files, and budget tracking to support recruiting and summer program operations.
• Coordinate recruiting committee meetings, materials, and related processes for assigned offices.
• Collaborate with and support the Legal Recruiting Manager and other members of the Legal Recruiting team on recruiting initiatives, projects, and strategic priorities.
• Attend recruiting and summer program events.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recruiting experience in the professional services industry required.
• Law firm and event planning experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with candidates, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and viRecruit (or a comparable applicant tracking system).
• Ability to travel occasionally and work extended hours during peak recruiting periods.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range for this position. The actual amount offered will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.  #LI-Hybrid 

Chicago- $63,900 to $89,400