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About the Role
The Law Student Recruiting Specialist executes the law school student recruiting process and summer associate program for assigned offices, coordinating recruiting strategies, administering logistics, and attracting top-tier talent.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with law school career services offices and student organizations.
- Coordinate the Firm’s participation in, and sponsorship of, outreach activities.
- Manage the full-cycle 1L and 2L law student recruiting process, including interview logistics, scheduling, feedback gathering, and offer facilitation.
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders regarding recruiting progress and candidate pipelines.
- Plan and execute the full 10-week summer associate program, including work assignment, evaluation, and event logistics.
- Coordinate with Talent Acquisition leadership on budgeting for summer program events and recruiting activities.
- Maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS), generate reports, and ensure data integrity.
- Compile and analyze post-season recruiting reports and survey results to identify workflow enhancement opportunities.
- Contribute to firm-wide recruiting initiatives by leading special projects and supporting process improvements.
- Stay informed about market trends, NALP rules, and individual school recruiting policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least four (4) years of experience in law firm recruiting with a focus on law student recruiting and summer associate programs or four (4) to five (5) years of recruiting experience in a professional services organization
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as a proactive and reliable team member
- Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, and handle and maintain confidential information
- Ability to provide professional, responsive, and high-quality client service to both internal and external stakeholders
- Receptive to feedback and dedicated to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to travel and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours during peak seasons, particularly May-August
- Ability to work in the office 4 days per week throughout the 10-week Summer Program (typically May – July)
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Applicant tracking systems
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Prioritization
- Independent work
- Collaboration
- Discretion
- Judgment
- Confidentiality
- Client service
- Professional development
Location
- On-site (4 days per week during Summer Program)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 4+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 - $145,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Discretionary bonus
- Wellness support (physical, emotional, mental, and financial health)
- Work-life balance emphasis
About the Company
- McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with over 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals.
- Recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and certified by Great Place to Work.
- Celebrates excellence, collaboration, and community.
- Invests in and accelerates employee careers.
- Fosters an award-winning culture that prioritizes warmth and authenticity.
- Values enthusiasm for all perspectives, believing in strength through diverse viewpoints.
- Provides support for employees to feel and do their best, integrating wellness into career and life.
- Offers generous compensation packages recognizing hard work and excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- A firm where everyone belongs.
- Enthusiasm for all perspectives.
- We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.