Overview

Jenner & Block is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Legal Recruiting Manager to join our dynamic and collegial Talent Team in our mission to recruit the best legal talent. This role will be an essential part of our Recruiting Team and will lead and manage recruiting initiatives in our Chicago location as well as supporting our firmwide recruiting initiatives.

This position is an exempt position based in Chicago and is responsible for all aspects of lawyer and law student recruiting, including summer associates, first years, post-clerks and lateral associates, and will also manage our orientation and integration process for new lawyers joining the firm. This individual will support some key firmwide recruiting and DEI initiatives and will manage the Chicago Legal Recruiting Coordinator. The Legal Recruiting Manager will report to the Firmwide Director of Legal Recruiting.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the complete attorney recruitment processes for the Chicago office including lateral attorney, post-clerk, and summer associate candidates and manage candidate sourcing, Law School OCI process, interview process, candidate communications, applicant tracking/database management, and onboarding.
• Partnering with Talent Team, Hiring Partners, and Recruiting Committees to develop and execute hiring initiatives including lateral attorney, post-clerk, and summer associate recruiting.
• Managing and overseeing the Chicago office’s summer program including orientation, training programs, assignment management and tracking, evaluations, exit interviews, and summer program event planning and execution.
• Facilitating and maintaining positive relationships with key schools and organize targeted and consistent on-campus outreach to promote firm brand and visibility.
• Supervising and providing guidance and leadership to Chicago Legal Recruiting Coordinator.
• Collaborating with firmwide Legal Recruiting, Professional Development, and DEI Teams to support and implement firmwide initiatives, share best practices, and ensure excellent and consistent candidate/customer experience.
• Supporting the orientation and integration process for new attorneys
• Serving as a trusted advisor for associates and directing them to appropriate firmwide team members and resources as needed
• Partnering with the Chief Talent Officer and Firmwide Director of Legal Recruiting on firmwide strategic projects and initiatives
• Maintaining and tracking the Chicago Legal Recruiting budget.

Qualifications

• A four-year bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment (law firm experience preferred).
• Experience in managing recruiting with a comprehensive understanding of a law firm or professional services environment. Demonstrated ability to deliver a high standard of work while maintaining a customer service focus.
• Ability to assume leadership role when necessary, and ability establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with colleagues in other departments and at all levels of firm management.
• Superior interpersonal, written and communication skills, and the ability to interface effectively, professionally, courteously, and confidently with candidates and all team members at the firm.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills with strong attention to detail and sound business judgement.
• Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with strong initiative and leadership skills with the ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.
• Regular travel to San Francisco office as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and Adobe Acrobat; experience with ViDesktop/applicant tracking systems and/or SharePoint and ability to master new software programs.

Jenner & Block offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, in addition to other offerings.

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

About Jenner & Block

At Jenner & Block, we shape what’s next through experience, vision, and judgment. In the most sensitive and consequential matters our clients face, we are known for finding a clear path forward. We are the litigators behind some of the most significant victories from the trial level to the US Supreme Court; the dealmakers behind landmark corporate transactions transforming industries and markets; the investigators and compliance monitors restoring public confidence following high-profile legal, economic, and reputational threats; and the advocates advancing clients’ interests and shaping policy. We stand out through bold action, intent, and impact. Fearless advocates, trusted advisors, strategic partners Whether an opportunity or challenge, we fearlessly advocate for our clients in the matters shaping their business. We combine diverse and extensive experience with original, creative thinking to help our clients stay ahead of an ever-changing landscape. Our commitment is to work as partners to define what comes next for you and your business, and to get there together. A proud tradition of shaping law, business, and policy Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is now an internati...onally recognized powerhouse with more than 500 lawyers across the United States and United Kingdom. Throughout our history, we have shaped the direction of law, business, and policy—from Witherspoon to Watergate, Lehman to Lawrence, Guantanamo to GM’s IPO. And we continue to shape today’s greatest legal battles – from DACA to Dobbs, energy transitions to voting rights, data security to national security. Our people are the heart of Jenner & Block Our foundation is one of shared values: a commitment to integrity and professionalism, an eye towards a brighter future, and a tireless pursuit of justice. We have built a supportive and inclusive culture, where front-runners in our field—lawyers and professional staff, alike—can think and act with bold determination. Whether it is as champions for civil rights and social justice, or through our deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, pro bono, and civic engagement, or through the impact work we do for our clients every day, we embrace our role in shaping a brighter future for our people, our clients, and our communities.

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