Legal Recruiting Associate Administrator in New York, New York at Sidley Austin LLP

The Legal Recruiting Associate Administrator will join a supportive and collaborative Legal Recruiting team in Sidleys New York office. The associate administrator will be responsible for supporting the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager with the planning and execution of the summer associate program and executing the firms 1L, 2L and 3L recruiting strategies, including law school engagement initiatives for the New York office.

• Provide general support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager

• Assist in coordinating and planning all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, work assignments, reviews etc.)

• Help maintain accurate records for the summer program

• Assist with summer associate onboarding and orientation as necessary

• Attend summer associate program events as required

• Coordinate summer associate mid- and end-of-summer reviews

• Coordinate 1L events and sponsorship opportunities as needed

• Serve as a firm ambassador

• Coordinate 1L and 2L recruiting materials and processing of applications and callback decisions

• Schedule a portion of law student callback interviews as needed

• Coordinate hiring meeting materials and assists with follow up efforts

• Maintain LawCruit database with accurate and complete records

• Assist with Fall Associate onboarding and orientation as necessary

• Conduct office tours for candidates, summer associates and fall associates

• Must be willing to work overtime as requested, especially during the busy recruiting season and summer program

• Work collaboratively and across the team and other departments of the firm

• Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates

Education and/or Experience:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• Three years of legal recruiting experience

• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and be proactive

• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Law firm or professional services experience

Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good judgment

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.