• Legal Recruitment Coordinator

    Dentons US LLP (Chicago, IL)


    Legal Recruitment Coordinator

     

    Chicago, IL, US

     

    Nov 21, 2025

     

    Dentons US LLP is currently seeking a Legal Recruitment Coordinator for the Chicago office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team to support the firm’s US recruiting strategy and gain hands-on experience across a broad range of hiring activities. The coordinator will provide general administrative and logistical assistance to the Legal Recruitment Managers in attorney and student recruitment, including the summer associate program. This position is hybrid; 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

    Responsibilities

    + Coordinate interview logistics for virtual and in-person meetings, and collect and manage interviewer feedback.

    + Provide comprehensive administrative support such as preparing correspondence, maintaining candidate files, facilitating conflicts and background checks, and preparing offer letters.

    + Facilitate student recruiting efforts, including outreach to law school career services and participation in local recruiting events.

    + Organize and execute the summer associate program, including coordinating and attending events, work assignment and feedback tracking, and expense monitoring.

    + Draft and distribute internal communications related to recruiting initiatives, including interview reminders, student recruiting opportunities, and event invitations.

    + Coordinate pre-boarding activities to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding.

    + Maintain and update candidate records in our Applicant Tracking Systems (LawCruit and MyDentons).

    + Assist with invoice processing and expense tracking.

    + Perform other duties as needed to support the Legal Recruiting Department.

    Experience & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree required.

    + Minimum of one year of recruiting, human resources, or professional development experience in a law firm required, legal recruiting experience, preferred.

    + Proven ability to coordinate recruiting and scheduling across multiple offices, time zones, and practice groups.

    + Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work.

    + Ability to collaborate within the legal recruiting community and occasionally work outside of the regular work schedule to support department needs.

    + Demonstrated discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with an applicant tracking system is a plus.

     

    Salary

     

    Chicago Only DOE: $62,000 - $77,000

     

    Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

     

    _Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._

     

    _If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at [email protected]._

     

    About Dentons

     

    Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit www.dentons.com

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Chicago