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The Legal Recruiting Associate Coordinator will join a supportive and collaborative team in Sidley’s New York office. The Associate Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager with executing the firm’s 1L, 2L and 3L recruiting efforts, 1L engagement efforts, and the planning and execution of the summer associate program. They will also provide support to the onboarding process for fall associates.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide general support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager.
- Assist in coordinating and planning all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, name tags, collecting responses, work assignments, maintaining spreadsheets etc.)
- Assist with summer associate onboarding and orientation as necessary (e.g. prepare materials, track progress)
- Help maintain accurate records for the summer program
- Attend summer associate program events as required
- Maintain summer associate work assignment board
- Assist with the administration of summer associate mid- and end-of-summer evaluations
- Assist in setting up 1L and 2L events and sponsorships
- Serve as a firm ambassador
- Assist with the administration of 1L and 2L recruiting materials and processing of applications and callback decisions
- Prepare hiring meeting materials and assist with follow up
- Assist in the administration of scheduling interviews as necessary
- Organize and execute NALP shared expense reimbursement process
- Complete law school hiring outcome surveys
- Track and file incoming resumes and transcripts and maintain recruiting databases
- Maintain LawCruit database with accurate and complete records including updating statuses throughout the recruiting process
- Maintain NetDocs file management system with accurate and complete records
- Assist with fall associate onboarding and orientation as necessary
- Assist with office tours for candidates, summer associates and fall associates
- Keep track of inventory of marketing materials and order additional supplies, as needed, for recruiting purposes
- Must be willing to work overtime as requested, especially during the summer and winter months
- 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
- Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines; high level of attention to detail; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and be proactive
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred:
- Experience working with databases (LawCruit) would be a plus.
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
The target salary range for this role is:
$58,000 - $68,000 if located in New York. 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.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
- Law & Legal Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal coordinator jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field
- Proficiency with matter management or contract management software
- Experience with legal document preparation, review, and filing
- Strong calendar and deadline management skills for court or regulatory deadlines
- Familiarity with e-discovery tools and document review platforms
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Legal Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to legal operations
Highlight your experience with contract lifecycle management, docketing software, or e-discovery platforms by name. Hiring managers in legal coordinator roles scan for tool familiarity fast, so generic office skills buried in prose won't get you far.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists legal coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish litigation from transactional roles
Legal coordinator postings split hard between litigation support and transactional or contracts work. Reading the job description for terms like 'court filings,' 'discovery,' or 'outside counsel' tells you which track the role sits on before you customize your materials.
Prepare a document management work sample
Many interviews for legal coordinator positions include a practical exercise involving a contract, filing deadline, or matter summary. Having a redacted sample from past work, or a mock one you built, shows you understand legal document standards without overpromising in your cover letter.
Ask specific questions about matter management systems
During interviews, ask which matter management or contract management platform the team uses and how the coordinator role interfaces with it. This signals operational fluency and helps you assess whether your existing software skills transfer without retraining.
Follow up referencing a specific detail from the interview
A thank-you note that references one concrete detail from your conversation, such as an ongoing compliance project or a docketing challenge the team mentioned, lands far better than a generic follow-up and keeps you distinct from other candidates.
Legal Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most legal coordinators?
State of New Mexico, Blitt and Gaines, P.C., and FSA are hiring the most legal coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Arizona, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate legal departments and large law firms consistently post the highest volume of coordinator roles.
How many legal coordinator jobs are remote?
About 59% of legal coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in contracts, compliance, and legal operations roles rather than litigation-support positions, which often require on-site access to physical files, court systems, or in-person attorney collaboration.
How do you become a legal coordinator?
Most legal coordinators start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field, then gain experience through a legal internship, paralegal role, or administrative position within a law firm or corporate legal department. Building proficiency in matter management software and legal document standards accelerates hiring, and an ABA-approved paralegal certificate strengthens your application significantly.
Can you get a legal coordinator job with little experience?
Entry-level legal coordinator roles are realistic targets if you have coursework in legal studies or paralegal training, even without direct work history. Emphasize any internship, clinic, or administrative experience that involved document handling, scheduling, or compliance tasks. Corporate legal departments and mid-size law firms are more likely than large firms to hire candidates building their first year of experience.
What does the legal coordinator interview process look like?
Most legal coordinator interviews run two to three rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your software familiarity and document management background. A second round typically involves a hiring manager and sometimes a senior attorney, often including a practical exercise such as proofreading a contract or organizing a mock matter file. References and a background check usually follow a verbal offer.
Where can I find and apply to legal coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to legal coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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