Contract Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator

About Our Client Our client is a prestigious law firm, headquartered in Chicago, IL, and London, England, is known for its multi‑billion‑dollar operations, employing over 3,600 lawyers worldwide. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, high standards, and professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment that values problem‑solving and innovation while supporting some of the top professionals in the legal industry. The Opportunity This is a 3‑month contract that is fully remote, but you must be in commuting distance to one of the office locations in Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Short Hills, NJ or Washington, DC . What You Will Do Be an essential member of a national recruiting team, supporting the growth of a designated practice group across all levels of lawyer hiring. Assist and coordinate all activities related to the full life cycle of a lateral candidate, including creating job requisitions and postings, maintaining candidate files in the applicant tracking system, coordinating interview schedules, compiling candidate feedback, and preparing standard offer letters. Under the supervision of Talent Acquisition Managers, communicate directly with search firm agencies, associate and partner candidates, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless candidate experience. Maintain a high volume of interviews, manage conflict checks and background checks, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition Managers on special projects. Maintain and provide information and reports regarding recruitment to the business and HR leadership team. Process prompt payment of vendor invoices for all U.S. related recruitment expense and maintain records. Assist with the administrative process of executing agreements with new agency relations. During the summer months, assist the practice group in preparing for summer associate reviews, planning the practice group summer associate summit, and handling additional administrative tasks (no in‑person events required). Support the recruiting brand by creating an exceptional candidate experience. Be willing to work flexible or additional hours periodically as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Who You Are High School diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience in legal recruiting (preferred) or professional services. Hands‑on experience in MS Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables and advanced analytics preferred), and Workday. Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Comfortable learning and working with new recruiting/HR software platforms and communicating with firm stakeholders and executive management. Excellent written communication skills. Strong multi‑tasking, organizational, and time‑management skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced environment with meticulous attention to detail. Team player with a self‑starter attitude. Willing to work flexible or additional hours as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search