Legal Recruiting Coordinator

A premier Manhattan law firm seeks a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to join its Talent team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and proactive professional with a strong interest in legal recruiting and attorney development. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-standards environment.

Client Details

An historic firm, that offers hands-on exposure to recruiting at a top-tier law firm, mentorship from experienced legal recruiting professionals, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in legal talent management. The firm values professionalism, initiative, and excellence.

Description

• Coordinate all aspects of attorney recruiting, including lateral associate and entry-level hiring, from interview scheduling through offer process.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates, recruiters, attorneys, and hiring partners, ensuring a seamless and professional candidate experience

• Manage interview logistics, including complex scheduling across multiple time zones, preparation of interview materials, and follow-up communications

• Assist with law school recruiting efforts, including on-campus interviews, callback coordination, and summer associate program support

• Maintain recruiting databases and tracking systems with accuracy and discretion

• Prepare recruiting materials, reports, and correspondence for internal stakeholders

• Support recruiting events, networking functions, and firm initiatives as needed

• Partner closely with the Legal Recruiting and Professional Development teams to ensure consistency, responsiveness, and attention to detail

Profile

• Bachelor's degree required

• 1+ year of experience in legal recruiting, legal administration, professional services recruiting, or a related environment strongly preferred

• Prior exposure to a law firm or professional services setting is ideal, though not required

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to interact confidently with attorneys, candidates, and senior leadership

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Professional, polished demeanor with sound judgment and discretion

• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with applicant tracking systems, Outlook, and Microsoft Office

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and a strong sense of ownership

Job Offer

• Contract to hire position
• 6 Months minimum contract
• Monday Through Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
• Hybrid 3 days in office
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided from day 1
• Highly collaborative team
• strong team presence
• Be apart of an exciting merger.

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