Legal Recruiter

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is seeking to hire a Legal Recruiter based in our Chicago office.RESPONSIBILITIES:Support firm-wide lateral associate recruiting, integration, and retention processes.Oversee Chicago student recruiting program including planning on-campus visits, recruiting touch points, and virtual events.Plan and execute Chicago summer associate program in conjunction with hiring partners, overseeing social events and day-to-day work assignments and oversight.Draft job descriptions, source candidates, coordinate interviews, manage candidate relations, and provide status updates and recommendations to key stakeholders.Establish partnerships with partner law school career services teams.Build relationships with external search firms, facilitating smooth onboarding and integration processes.Support diversity & inclusion initiatives, including Mansfield Certification.Analyze recruiting data and collaborate with teams to execute successful onboarding and integration during the summer associate program.Implement and review recruiting feedback and surveys, and report on strategic recruiting goals.Assist with other recruiting efforts as needed and report on industry-related news and data.REQUIREMENTS:Ability to gain strong knowledge of the firm, its culture, practices, and policies.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.Strong knowledge of legal industry practices and policies.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Experience with applicant tracking systems.Highly motivated, creative, and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and under deadline pressure.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical hiring practices.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.Detail-oriented and forward-thinking with strong organizational and time-management skills.

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