Legal Recruiting Coordinator (Chicago)

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to join our Chicago office. There is only one opening. As a member of the Sheppard Entry‑Level Recruiting Team, the Legal Recruiting Coordinator will support the Chicago, Dallas and Houston offices on all aspects of entry‑level recruiting processes, including law student recruiting, the summer associate program, and campus relations; and will provide administrative support to the firmwide Entry‑Level Legal Recruiting team. Additional responsibilities include assistance with Talent Management goals related to professional development and diversity and inclusion. Essential Functions Review and compile candidate materials to assist in the interview selection process. Identify interviewers and generate interview schedules for distribution to attorneys through the applicant tracking system. Facilitate decision‑making conversations with appropriate parties in accordance with established strategic goals. Draft offer letters and template candidate email correspondence. Prepare reports and materials for Recruiting Committee meetings. Plan and execute on‑campus events with student organizations and career services offices to promote student engagement and firm marketing efforts. Organize attendance tracking and appropriate follow‑up with student attendees from various on‑campus events. Work collaboratively and communicate with the Recruiting Committee and local office leadership to execute successful onboarding and orientation, and integration of summer associates. Arrange event logistics including transportation, invitations, RSVP tracking, and nametag creation. Collect and compile attorney and mentor feedback on summer associates throughout the program. Process and track expense vouchers and invoices. Order promotional materials for students and attorneys. Support general entry‑level recruiting related administrative tasks including, but not limited to, email inbox organization, technology resource support, and survey completion. Required Qualifications 2-3 years of relevant work experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Team‑oriented self‑starter. Ability to interact with all levels of personnel while demonstrating a professional and service‑oriented demeanor. Ability to prioritize work and multitask in a fast‑paced environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent judgment and respect for confidentiality. Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree. Computer/Software Knowledge Required: Must have computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred: Knowledge of Flo Recruit, Canva, Symplicity and NetDocs systems is a plus. Advanced web skills and basic web/graphic design skills are helpful. Work Environment Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily exist when working in a high‑rise building). Indoor office work environment. Current firm policy is hybrid‑working in the office a minimum of 3 days per week and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change). Additionally, this position will require coming into the office more than 3 days a week during May through July and potentially other months, as needed. Overtime may be required as the job duties demand. Travel Requirements Up to 25% travel to other U.S. offices for firm and recruiting events, as necessary. Salary & Compensation Illinois: The salary range for this position is $33.00 - $41.00 per hour. This position is eligible for bonuses. This position is also eligible for medical, vision, and dental insurance. Please note that the foregoing compensation and benefit information is a good‑faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to Illinois Equal Pay Act. Sheppard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sheppard