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Talent Acquisition Specialist, Business Professionals


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75000 - 95000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1700 lawyers and 1400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence collaboration and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today Fortune The American Lawyer Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott we dont just invest in your future we accelerate your career wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us youll find:

  • A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity we encourage you to be yourself!

  • Enthusiasm for all perspectives: Were smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

  • Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. Thats why our benefits program supports your physical emotional mental and financial health with an emphasis on work-life balance.

  • Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist Staff Professionals is responsible for the full cycle of non-attorney recruiting. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective hiring of qualified candidates and assists with the development of diverse and innovative strategies to meet staffing needs. The Talent Acquisition Specialist works under minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and key stakeholders within assigned businessfunction(s) gaining a deep understanding of their hiring needs and team dynamics to strategically source and attract top talent that aligns with their goals and culture

  • Partner closely with Human Resources Managers to understand hiring needs departmental nuances and workforce trends within assigned practice group(s)leveraginginsights and relationships to support effective recruiting efforts and ensure recruitment processes run smoothly

  • Lead intake meetings with assigned hiring managers to assess staffing needs and create a recruiting plan

  • Reviewsubmittedresumes and conduct phone interviews toidentifytop candidates and present recommendationstohiring managers

  • Analyze selected candidates experience to prepare competitive salary offers in collaboration with staff compensation

  • Manage relationships with staffing agency contacts including providing feedbackregardingthe quality and overall fit of the candidates

  • Establish sourcing pipelines for key Firm positions

  • Maintainaccurateandappropriate documentationin the Firms Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and internal candidate management systems

Job Specifications:

  • Bachelors degree

  • At least three (3) years of related work experience

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Word)

  • Knowledge of recruiting standard policies practices and principles

  • Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong time management skills

  • Ability to multitask and adjust workflow based on shifting priorities

  • Ability to analyze datain order tomake strategic recommendations

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $75000 - $95000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit use hands reach with hands and arms stoop talk and hear

  • Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.


Required Experience:

IC


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