Legal Recruiting Assistant

For the Chicago Office of a Boutique Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Meet and greet potential candidates; conduct office tours as needed for new hire orientation;
• Coordinate event details for in-house and external Firm events;
• Coordinate candidate searches, call-back interviews, interview scheduling and travel arrangements for all of the Firm's offices;
• Track and complete data entry for new applicants in the recruiting database;
• Assist in setting up Summer Associate orientation schedules and in drafting welcome memos;
• Assist with the organization, planning and execution of summer program events; assisting in fostering attorney attendance at these events.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree; 1+ years of related experience in a professional environment, preferably a law firm;
• Detail oriented with superior organizational and proofreading skills;
• Proficiency working with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to successfully operate at a fast work pace while meeting frequent deadlines;
• Excellent problem-solver and team player who works well under pressure;
• Must be available to work outside of normal scheduled hours when needed;