Only considering candidates that have three years of experience for this position.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. is seeking a Recruiting and Professional Development Coordinator, who will work closely with the Director of Operations and Human Resources, the Laterals Committee and the Summer Associate/Associate Mentoring Committee to advance the firm's recruiting and professional development efforts. This position involves the recruiting of law students, entry-level and experienced attorney hires, organizing and executing the summer associate program, coordinating attorney professional development efforts, as well as supporting the day-to-day activities of the Laterals Committee and the Summer Associate/Associate Mentoring Committee . This full-time, non-exempt position requires working standard business hours and occasional support for evening events.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Receive and prepare candidate materials for review by Laterals Committee/Practice Group Chairs

Coordinate lateral attorney interview schedules, make conference room arrangements, send calendar appointments, prepare schedules and greet candidates.

Maintain a recruiting database with candidate data and interview schedules

Manage interview evaluation collection and coordinate the candidate due diligence process

Coordinate posting of open associate positions on Firm website and recruiting through other sources

Maintain relationships with external recruiters, minority bar associations, and law school career services contacts

Assist with planning, coordinating and executing the Firm's annual Summer Associate Program, including coordinating the on-campus interview process, program, and social events

Coordinate registration and all logistical details for diversity and law student recruitment events

Work with the Director of Operations and HR, the Laterals Committee and the Summer Associate/Associate Mentoring Committee to design and execute new initiatives and programs to ensure the continued professional development of the Firm's attorneys, including assisting Department Chairs with targeted educational programming

Manage program presentation logistics including scheduling and distributing materials, conference room booking and technology needs

Provide administrative support for Firm CLE compliance and programming efforts, including managing and tracking the use of external CLE subscriptions, submitting applications to obtain CLE accreditation for Firm programs, and tracking general attorney CLE compliance

Research and monitor trends in professional development, including best practices, technologies and tools

Serve on the Firm's Diversity Committee and work in support of the committee's initiatives

Perform special projects as needed

Skills & Competencies

Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively in a collaborative environment.

Ability to act independently within the scope of the position's responsibilities

Excellent, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, candidates, clients, professional staff and outside contacts

Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills including record keeping, data collection and system information.

Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail or verbally

Exhibit high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline driven, detail-oriented work environment with the ability to adapt to change in workflow

Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters

Must be willing to work overtime and attend all evening summer associate program events

Qualifications & Required Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

3+ years law firm experience in a similar position preferred

Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Computer Skills

Strong Microsoft Office including, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel

Knowledge of Top Performance and PLI platforms a plus

Familiarity with various social media platforms

The typical pay scale for this position is between $50,000 and $65,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher from those specified, based on the candidate's education, experience, and skills.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as other voluntary benefits, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, Burke Warren takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to any of these characteristics. Burke Warren does not tolerate discrimination of any type.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience: legal recruiting/coordinating: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60611