Law Student Recruiting Manager

AM Law 100 Firm Seeking Manager for their Attorney Recruiting and Development Division

Office: Chicago
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Work Classification: Hybrid role requiring 3–4 days onsite per week, with flexibility for up to 5 days based on department and office needs

Position Summary:

The Law Student Recruiting Manager will oversee the strategy, coordination, and execution of law student and entry-level recruiting, hiring, and integration for the Chicago office. This individual will collaborate closely with firm leadership, including the Office Managing Partner, practice group leaders, Hiring Partner and Recruitment Committee, Summer Program Chairs and Committee, Chief Talent Officer, Director of Attorney Recruiting & Integration, Senior Manager of Law Student Recruiting, and other senior members of the Attorney Recruiting & Integration team.

Basic Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 5+ years of law firm recruiting experience

• Prior supervisory experience managing direct reports

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have direct, hands-on law firm recruiting experience, specifically within law student and entry-level hiring. Strong alignment with the responsibilities outlined in the full job description is essential. This role will oversee two direct reports, so proven management experience is required. Additionally, the hiring team is seeking candidates interested in long-term career growth and stability within legal recruiting.