Coordinator, Legal Recruiting Job at Jenner & Block, Washington DC

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  • Jenner & Block
  • Washington DC

Job Description

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.

Summary

Jenner & Block is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Legal Recruiting Coordinator to join our team in Washington, DC. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to join a dynamic Talent Team dedicated to attracting, hiring, and retaining top-tier legal talent while contributing to firmwide initiatives that shape the future of our workforce.

The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will be a key member of the DC and firmwide recruiting team, supporting law student, post-clerk, and lateral hiring. This role will also assist in the planning and execution of the summer associate program, recruiting events, and other initiatives that contribute to building a strong talent pipeline. The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will report to the DC Legal Recruiting Manager and work closely with attorneys, candidates, and firm leadership.

Essential Job Functions

  • Manage the interview process – Coordinate candidate applications, schedule interviews, and draft/facilitate candidate communications. Timely updating of viRecruit database is essential.
  • Support law student hiring efforts – Assist with law school outreach, and relationships with career services offices.
  • Coordinate recruiting events – Assist in organizing networking receptions, outreach initiatives, and panel discussions with firm attorneys on campuses, a variety of event sites and in the office..
  • Coordinate the summer associate program - coordinate office-specific and firmwide orientation programming, monitor program logistics, assist with gathering information for mid-summer and end of summer evaluations. Assist with planning office specific daytime meetings and evening social events for 10-week program. Attend and manage each of the smaller evening summer program events
  • Facilitate onboarding – Ensure a smooth transition for new hires, including entry-level associates, later associates, and summer associates.
  • Maintain recruiting data and reporting – Update the applicant tracking system and generate reports as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with candidates, attorneys, and staff.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of legal recruiting/talent management experience in a law firm or other professional services setting is required.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with applicant tracking systems (such as viDesktop) preferred.
  • Flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support recruiting events and business needs.

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

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.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $64,000-$88,000. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Job Tags

Summer work, Afternoon shift,

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