Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Legal Recruiting Coordinator Job Locations US-IL-Chicago ID 2026-3559 Category Talent Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours 40 Workplace Hybrid Overview Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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 Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled About Foley & Lardner: Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 27 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions. For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com