Law School Recruiting Coordinator - Dallas & Fort Worth

Job Description

Job Description

Please note that Jackson Walker is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

Recruiting Coordinator Dallas & Fort Worth

based in Dallas)

Department : Recruiting

Reports To : Recruiting Manager

Location : Dallas

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Summary : This position functions as an integral part of the Recruiting department and its broader mission of attorney recruitment, integration and retention.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in the recruitment process for summer associates, contributing to the growth and success of Jackson Walker.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : This position is responsible for oversight and implementation of Jackson Walker’s law school recruiting program and support of the firm’s hiring initiatives.

The following are the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Qualifications : Must be highly organized and detail-oriented. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.

LAW SCHOOL RECRUITING Dallas and Fort Worth

Coordinate 1L and 2L law student recruiting for the Dallas and Fort Worth offices which includes : processing resumes; creating interview schedules, booking travel, processing evaluations, managing offers and follow up;

event planning and hosting receptions.

• Coordinate the Dallas and Fort Worth summer associate programs which include : assign mentors and work assignment coordinators;
• work with vendors to plan events and attend / coordinate event calendar; present at all attorney Kick Off meeting; create lunch schedules;

plan Mock Trial; plan exit dinners and exit interviews; manage offers and follow up.

• Attend events and receptions at law schools and JW offices.
• Coordinate venue event logistics such as contract, budget, caterer, menu, room set-up, invite list, small details and calendaring.
• Responsible for summer associate New Hire Orientation and Welcome Reception in Dallas and Fort Worth.
• Plan and lead Dallas and Fort Worth summer program mentor meetings.
• Travel to JW Fort Worth office to build relationships with attorneys and business professionals.
• Responsible for the Dallas and Fort Worth offices internal law school recruiting portal pages.
• Responsible for the Dallas and Fort Worth offices NALP forms.
• Create, track and maintain office recruiting budget, check requests and attorney reimbursements.
• Track and report statistical data to the Director of Associate Recruiting with respect to recruiting efforts.
• Assist Recruiting Manager with coordination of firm-wide OCI program.
• Attend On-Campus Interview programs for local Dallas and Fort Worth schools.

LATERAL RECRUITING Dallas and Fort Worth

Assist with lateral recruiting interview schedules and integration lunches as needed.

GENERAL Dallas and Fort Worth

• Develop ongoing relationships with practice group leaders, law school career services teams and various JW business professionals.
• Actively participate in National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and Recruiting Administrators of Dallas (RAA) meetings and groups.
• Travel to other JW offices as needed.
• Negotiate preferred rates with local hotel properties and publish on internal Travel Information page for firm-wide employee use.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred. Previous law firm experience in recruiting or other professional services firm is preferred.
• Experience in viDesktop preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and write in order to proof and perform editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling). Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations when verifying calculations on forms and documents;

maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.

• Ability to type own correspondence and reports at a level of 40 wpm.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff to provide information with courtesy and tact.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone to provide information with courtesy and tact.
• Work sometimes requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; requires irregular hours, requires some travel.
• Other duties as assigned by the employer.
• Physical requirements are :
• Sighted
• Good hearing and clear speaking voice

Working Conditions : Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise and temperature.

Work Hours : 8 : 30 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m. and one day a week work from home

Travel : Some travel is expected for this position.