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Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support the Legal Recruiting Manager in executing entry-level attorney and summer recruiting activities for the firm's Chicago, Detroit, Madison, and Milwaukee offices. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day recruiting operations, candidate and summer program experiences, and executing outreach initiatives that support the firm's entry-level legal recruiting goals. The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will regularly interact with candidates, attorneys, law school representatives, and serve as a proactive representative of the firm.
Responsibilities- Coordinate and execute law student interviewing programs, recruiting outreach, and summer program events.
- Facilitate candidate interview scheduling and logistics, including communications and attorney coordination.
- Support planning and administrative processes associated with the summer associate program.
- Serve as a point of contact for summer associates, law student candidates, and entry-level associates throughout the recruiting cycle.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with law schools, student organizations, and key recruiting contacts to enhance the firm's visibility and support recruiting initiatives.
- Maintain accurate recruiting records, candidate files, and budget tracking to support recruiting and summer program operations.
- Coordinate recruiting committee meetings, materials, and related processes for assigned offices.
- Collaborate with and support the Legal Recruiting Manager and other members of the Legal Recruiting team on recruiting initiatives, projects, and strategic priorities.
- Attend recruiting and summer program events.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of recruiting experience in the professional services industry required.
- Law firm and event planning experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational, project management, and attention to detail skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with candidates, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and viRecruit (or a comparable applicant tracking system).
- Ability to travel occasionally and work extended hours during peak recruiting periods.
In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range for this position. The actual amount offered will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. #LI-Hybrid
Chicago- $63,900 to $89,400
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least one year of recruiting experience in the professional services industry
- Law firm experience
- Event planning experience
- Strong organizational, project management, and attention to detail skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and viRecruit or a comparable applicant tracking system
- Ability to travel occasionally and work extended hours during peak recruiting periods
Foley & Lardner LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Foley & Lardner LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by Foley & Lardner LLP.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market and lockstep for the first three years, with a clear early structure that reduces pay‑equity ambiguity for juniors. Bonus eligibility milestones and billable‑credit rules are described upfront, supporting predictability early on.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described at up to 18 weeks for both primary and secondary caregivers, with adoption and surrogacy support available. Backup dependent care is also highlighted.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Firm well‑being programming (Best Self), mental‑health initiatives, and structured professional development are emphasized. Flexible work options and hybrid expectations are noted, varying by team and office.
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