Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Contract (3 months)

Position Summary
The Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator supports attorney hiring and onboarding efforts. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role manages interview scheduling, maintains candidate data in the ATS, and helps ensure a smooth, compliant recruiting process. Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills are key. Prior law firm recruiting experience is a plus.

Location: Remote (must be in Greater Chicago Area)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-530pm

Pay range: $35-45/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with a national recruiting team to support attorney hiring across assigned practice groups
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities for lateral hires, including job postings, candidate tracking, interview scheduling, feedback collection, and offer letter preparation
• Liaise with search firms, candidates (associates and partners), and internal stakeholders to deliver a positive candidate experience
• Manage high-volume interview logistics, background checks, and conflict checks
• Support reporting needs for HR and business leadership
• Assist with onboarding new agency partnerships
• Provide administrative support for summer associate processes (e.g., evaluations, event coordination)

Qualifications

• Experience in Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables preferred), and ATS platforms such as Workday
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and team-focused

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of recruiting experience, within a legal or professional services setting

Benefits statement: LHH offers medical, dental, vision insurance and retirement savings options.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour

Search managed by: Marissa Osorio

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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