Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Job Category: Recruitment & Professional Development

Requisition Number: RECRU
001799

Location: Showing 1 location

The Attorney Recruiting Coordinator manages the full cycle recruitment process and logistics for all or subsets of the following groups: lateral attorneys, law students, summer clerks, paralegals, patent professionals, interns and tax or government specialists. This role serves all office locations and requires collaboration with diverse stakeholders to execute the recruiting strategy.

• Posted:
  January 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

• Candidate Sourcing & Evaluation
  • Conduct initial resume reviews and candidate screening via phone or in-person interviews for all or subsets of the following groups: lateral attorneys, law students, summer clerks, paralegals, patent professionals, interns and tax or government specialists.
  • Provide hiring recommendations for department leadership and hiring partners.
  • Respond promptly to all applications and candidate inquiries about the firm and employment opportunities.
  • Conduct reference and fact checks for all candidate types.
• Interview Coordination & Logistics
  • Coordinate interview participant schedules and finalize interview processes.
  • Distribute interview schedules, calendar invitations, confirmation communications, and conduct opening/closing interviews and/or meet candidate upon arrival.
  • Respond quickly to time-sensitive scheduling changes and urgent requests from interview participants and candidates.
  • Distribute and collect post-interview evaluations; provide evaluation summaries to hiring partners.
  • Maintain regular communication with candidates during interview and consideration process.
• Program Administration & Events
  • Coordinate recruiting programs, including registrations, interviewer packets, and outreach.
  • Plan and coordinate recruiting events with vendors, attorneys, and program participants.
  • Participate in pre-recruiting events, networking opportunities, and employer expos.
  • May collaborate with leadership to design and execute annual summer clerk and/or internship programs.
• Strategic Support & Data Management
  • Serve as member of recruiting-focused committees and assist with meeting preparation.
  • Support leadership in developing recruiting strategies for community, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
  • Monitor market trends and keep department leadership apprised of trends on talent attraction, retention, and industry best practices.
  • Manage recruitment data entry, generate reports/correspondence/schedules, track program expenses, and produce program-related materials.
• Administrative & Operational Support
  • Arrange travel and hotel accommodations for local and out-of-state candidates.
  • Coordinate onboarding logistics among multiple administrative departments across all offices.
  • Prepare and circulate reports, daily lists, and hiring announcements.
  • Submit and process clearance and new hire paperwork for all hires.
  • Perform additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives.
  • Communication – Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
  • Customer/Client Experience – Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.
  • Job Knowledge & Technical Skill – Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.
  • Team Player – Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Two (2) years of recruiting experience required. Experience with in a law firm, law school, legal services industry, or professional services industry preferred.
• Event planning experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attitude.
• Independent thinker; ability to be flexible.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, particularly regarding interview scheduling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Creative thinker…