Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Are you passionate about the legal field and eager to gain hands-on experience in legal recruiting? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Legal Recruiting Intern to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide general assistance to our summer associate and on-campus interview programs.

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: May 2025 – August 2025

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist with the coordination and execution of summer associate and on-campus recruiting programs.
Communicate effectively with candidates, law schools, and internal stakeholders.
Provide support in organizing events, meetings, and other recruiting activities.
Reserve conference rooms for summer associate activities.
Research event venues and catering options.
Solicit summer associate feedback.
Assist with interview scheduling and logistics.
Organize the collection of student interview feedback.
Prepare materials for hiring committee meetings.
Greet candidates for summer associate interviews.
Maintain accurate records and databases related to recruiting activities.
Track and process summer event expenses.
Process student and vendor reimbursements.
Perform other administrative tasks as needed.

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years old.
Actively enrollment in undergraduate university strongly preferred.
Prior professional experience preferred.
Available to work full-time during the summer and part-time once school resumes.
Ability to work overtime and outside of regular business hours.
Willingness to travel occasionally to other local offices.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Good judgment and accountability for delivering excellent service.
Highly organized and exhibit a high-level attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Us?

Gain valuable experience in legal recruiting and talent acquisition.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Opportunity to network with legal professionals and industry leaders.
Enhance your resume with hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The hourly rate for this position in the Chicago market is $25 per hour. Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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