Details
Posted: 07-Jun-22
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Attorney Recruitment
Professional Legal Management
Overview This position will support the Director – Partner Recruiting and the Partner Recruiting Supervisor with the firm-wide recruitment of partner candidates in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
Responsibilities - Assist with the facilitation of the interviewing process for partner candidates from start to finish.
- Serve as the backup to the Partner Recruiting Assistant in the monitoring and recording of all partner candidate submissions and ensure candidate introductions follow established procedures and requirements.
- Assist the Partner Recruiting Supervisor in tracking and monitoring the status of all partner candidates throughout the recruiting and interviewing process.
- Work with the Partner Recruiting Supervisor to facilitate interviews with Firm management and existing Firm partners in the relevant practice groups of each office.
- Support the Director – Partner Recruiting and Partner Recruiting Supervisor with projects and the implementation of process improvements.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below 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 staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in business or other related major.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in legal/law firm recruiting or other relevant experience.
- Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in a law firm or professional services firm desired.
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
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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