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We are seeking a Recruiting / Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our Lawyer Recruiting team in our Minneapolis office. In this role, you will assist with coordinating law student and new lawyer associate hiring for all Dorsey offices. Are you detail oriented and excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously? If you would like to join a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals, then we would appreciate hearing from you. In this role, you will: Work closely with the Recruiting Manager to execute search strategies to fill law student and new lawyer associate staffing needs, including capacity analysis, internal due diligence and authorizations, as well as tactical placement of job postings to maximize qualified applicants. Assist in the review and screening of law student and new lawyer associate applications. Manage candidate tracking through software such as viRecruit and Smartsheet. Collect candidate materials and other requested documentation from law student and new lawyer associate candidates or third parties. Coordinate and arrange interview schedules for law student and new lawyer associate candidates and collect all post-interview evaluations. Draft offer letters and related documents. Complete necessary pre-hire diligence items for law student and new lawyer associate hires, including attorney licensure verification and processing conflict checks and background checks. Prepare orientation schedules. Assist with coordinating a 10-week Summer Associate Program, including but not limited to onboarding summer associates, soliciting and reviewing project evaluations, coordinating and executing multiple summer program events within budget, and managing department spotlight events. Prepare materials for Recruiting Committee meetings. Assist in creating and providing recruiting reports as requested. Review, submit, and track law student and new lawyer associate reimbursement requests and related invoice statements. Assist as needed with lateral lawyer hiring and onboarding. May perform other duties not listed above, including special projects. What we re looking for: Bachelor s degree and at least 1 year of legal recruiting experience, or at least 3 years of recruiting experience at a professional services firm/corporation. Law firm recruiting experience strongly preferred. Will consider candidates with at least 1 year of law firm marketing/business development experience or law school career services experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and sensitivity. Strong attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sound judgment. Ability to maintain highly confidential information. Ability to manage workload to meet competing demands. Demonstrated knowledge of various spreadsheet, database and internet search tools. About Dorsey: Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria). Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our e perience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) Reasonable Accommodations: Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.