Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator in any of our following office locations: Chicago, IL, St. Louis/Madison County, IL, New Orleans, LA or Wilmington, DE.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Position Overview: The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will support our national recruitment efforts by managing the hiring process and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. This role involves coordinating interviews, maintaining applicant tracking systems, and assisting hiring managers with sourcing and onboarding new hires. 

Key Responsibilities

• Interview Coordination: Schedule and manage interviews between candidates, hiring managers and dedicated leadership. Ensure a smooth interview process by coordinating logistics such as virtual interview links, meeting rooms and travel arrangements.
• Recruitment Event Support: Assist with law school OCIs (on-campus interviews) to hire Summer Associate/Law Clerks across multiple offices and provide support for Baylor Law School’s interview programs/recruitment events (i.e., Top Gun Trial Competition).
• Candidate Experience: Act as a point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring timely communication and a positive experience. Represent MG+M’s values and culture to candidates, networking contacts, and recruitment event attendees to enhance employer branding and attract top talent.
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management: Maintain and update ADP Workforce (ATS) with candidate information and hiring statuses. 
• Job Posting & Sourcing Support: Post job openings via the ATS and source candidates through job boards, social media, and networking. Manage and update MG+M’s LinkedIn page to reflect open roles, company news, and branding initiatives. 
• Background Checks & Pre-employment Screening: Facilitate background checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment screenings as required.
• Onboarding Assistance: Support the new hire onboarding process by coordinating documentation, orientation sessions, and first-day logistics.
• Administrative Support: Handle recruitment-related correspondence, prepare offer letters, and manage confidential candidate information.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations/Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• 1–3 years of experience in recruitment coordination, HR support, or a similar role. 
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services organization is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with ATS software (ADP Workforce preferred), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and video conferencing tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with hiring managers, dedicated leadership and candidates to ensure an efficient hiring process

Why Should You Apply?

• Opportunity to grow within the HR and recruitment field.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Contribute to shaping an exceptional candidate experience.

MG+M offers a hybrid work environment along with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.