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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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Who's Hiring
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Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Law & Legal Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal recruiter jobs.
- 1-3 years of experience in legal recruiting, legal staffing, or attorney search
- Demonstrated ability to source and place attorneys, paralegals, or legal professionals
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and candidate relationship management tools
- Strong understanding of law firm structures, practice areas, and in-house legal environments
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, communications, or a related field
- Experience conducting behavioral interviews and managing full-cycle recruiting processes
Tips for Your Legal Recruiter Job Search
Tailor your resume to placement metrics
Legal recruiters are evaluated on placements made, time-to-fill, and retention rates. Quantify your wins in those terms on your resume. If you placed 20 associates in a year or cut time-to-fill by two weeks, those numbers belong front and center.
Highlight your legal market knowledge
Firms hiring legal recruiters want someone who understands practice groups, billing structures, and what makes a lateral candidate attractive. Show on your resume that you know the difference between BigLaw, boutique, and in-house environments and can speak to candidates credibly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists legal recruiter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by client type not just title
A legal recruiter role at a retained search firm, a legal staffing agency, and a corporate HR team are three very different jobs. When searching, filter by industry and employer type so you're applying to environments that match how you actually work.
Prepare a placement story for each interview
Interviewers will ask you to walk through a successful search from intake to offer. Have at least two specific placements ready, including how you sourced the candidate, what obstacles came up, and how you closed. Generic answers about process won't hold up.
Negotiate on base, bonus structure, and desk resources
Legal recruiter compensation varies widely between base-heavy and commission-heavy structures. Before accepting an offer, clarify the split, whether you inherit an existing candidate pool, and what budget you have for outreach tools. These details affect your earning potential more than base salary alone.
Legal Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most legal recruiters?
Jobot, Akerman LLP, and Wisnik Career Enterprises are hiring the most legal recruiters right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large law firms, national legal staffing agencies, and Fortune 500 companies with sizable in-house legal teams.
How many legal recruiter jobs are remote?
About 95% of legal recruiter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in corporate in-house recruiting roles and least common at retained search firms where client relationship-building is done in person. Contract and freelance legal recruiting roles tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a legal recruiter?
Most legal recruiters start with a background in full-cycle recruiting, human resources, or a legal role such as paralegal or legal assistant. From there, moving into a legal staffing agency or joining the talent acquisition team at a law firm is a common path. Building a network of attorneys and understanding practice group dynamics accelerates your ability to place candidates quickly and get repeat business.
Can you get hired as a legal recruiter with little experience?
Yes, entry-level legal recruiter roles exist, particularly at legal staffing agencies that prioritize sales aptitude and train new hires on the legal market. Candidates with backgrounds in general recruiting, customer-facing sales, or legal administration are strong fits. Emphasize any exposure to law firm culture, attorney relationships, or candidate sourcing to stand out against applicants from unrelated fields.
What does the legal recruiter interview process look like?
Legal recruiter interviews typically include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a competency interview with the hiring manager focused on past placements, sourcing strategies, and how you handle candidate objections. Many firms add a practical exercise such as reviewing a job description and presenting a sourcing plan or mock candidate pitch. Final rounds often include a conversation with a senior partner or practice group leader.
Where can I find and apply to legal recruiter jobs?
You can find and apply to legal recruiter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your background, whether that is law firm recruiting, in-house talent acquisition, or legal staffing, and apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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