Legal Recruitment Coordinator

Location: New York

description

as a member of fox rothschild’s talent management department, the legal recruitment coordinator plays a key role in the firm’s attorney recruiting efforts. This position is responsible for coordinating all phases of lateral attorney recruitment and student hiring, including the summer associate program. The coordinator works closely with attorneys, law schools, and candidates to ensure a seamless and positive experience while maintaining strong relationships and elevating the firm’s presence across campuses.

essential

functions lateral attorney hiring process

• coordinate all aspects of lateral attorney hiring across multiple offices, including but not limited to:
• draft job postings for open positions.
• track all open positions.
• handle candidate sourcing.
• pre‑screen resumes for qualified candidates and conduct phone interviews when necessary.
• coordinate the interview process.
• ensure the completion of all pre‑hire due diligence (new attorney questionnaire, client list, verification of bar standing, etc.).
• facilitate the background check process.
• assist with the offer process and track correspondence.

summer associate program

• coordinate all aspects of the summer associate program including, but not limited to:
• plan, facilitate, and attend social events and training programs.
• coordinate the orientation process.
• communicate with supervising attorneys, attorney mentors, and office administrators throughout the program.
• track work assignments and collect evaluations.
• draft offer letters and track correspondence.

law student hiring

• coordinate all phases of law student hiring including, but not limited to:
• pre‑screen student resumes for interview selection.
• plan and support early engagement initiatives and activities such as recruiting receptions and virtual informational webinars.
• conduct correspondence and follow‑up with candidates.
• attend law school events.
• assist with law school outreach, and relationships with career services offices.

additional functions

• communicate with outside vendors.
• maintain relationships with peers at competitive firms, including membership in national association for law placement.
• assist with central databases to track new hire information (videsktop, flo recruit, etc.).
• monitor recruitment budget.
• special projects as requested.

qualifications (experience, knowledge, skills and abilities) education

• bachelor’s degree in related field required.

experience

• two to five years of recruitment experience in a law firm or professional services environment. Event/marketing related experience a plus.
• experience with linkedin recruiter, applicant tracking systems (such as videsktop), and flo recruit a plus.
• proficiency in microsoft office (outlook, excel, power point, word) required.

knowledge, skills, & abilities

• outstanding organizational and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously under strict time constraints.
• ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• ability to interact professionally and effectively with attorneys and business professionals at all levels of the organization.
• ability to work overtime will be required during periods of high workload.
• flexibility to adjust hours to meet business and recruiting needs.
• this position requires up to 20% travel, which includes overnight stays. Travel will be domestic and related to law student recruiting events, summer program events, and inter‑office collaboration.
• valid driver’s license and ability to travel offsite to areas not accessible by public transportation required.

work environment & physical demands

this job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

physical requirements

sedentary work: exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

visual acuity

worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer…