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Recruiting Intern

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices, Vernon Hills, IL, United States


Description
Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Summary: The Recruiting Intern supports the Talent Acquisition function by assisting with candidate sourcing, screening, and pipeline coordination. This role plays a key part in ensuring a smooth, efficient, and high-quality recruiting process across the firm. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in full‑cycle recruiting while contributing to critical hiring initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Support sourcing efforts across platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases)

Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings based on role requirements

Schedule interviews and coordinate calendars between candidates and hiring teams

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate records in the ATS (Paylocity)

Assist in managing candidate pipelines and tracking progress across open roles

Draft and send candidate communications (outreach, confirmations, follow‑ups)

Partner with the Talent Acquisition Partner to prioritize roles and adjust sourcing strategies

Support recruiting for high‑volume and priority roles (e.g., collectors, legal assistants, contact center roles)

Assist with employer branding efforts, including job postings and LinkedIn updates

Provide administrative support for recruiting projects and initiatives

Success Metrics

Timely scheduling of interviews with minimal errors or delays

Consistent pipeline activity across assigned roles

Quality and Quantity of candidate screenings (alignment with role requirements)

Accuracy and completeness of ATS documentation

Responsiveness to candidates and internal stakeholders

Contribution to reducing time‑to‑fill for priority roles

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Strong organizational and time management skills

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ATS systems is a plus

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