Law Student Recruiting and Operations Coordinator

Overview

This role supports early attorney talent recruiting and recruiting operations for law student, summer associate, and entry-level attorney programs. Working closely with recruiting and attorney development leadership, as well as recruiting stakeholders, attorneys, and law school partners, you will help coordinate activities and ensure an organized, professional, and engaging candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s law student, summer associate, and entry-level attorney recruiting initiatives.
• Coordinate recruiting activities, candidate communications, interview logistics, and recruiting operations to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Maintain recruiting records, reporting, and candidate tracking systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for candidates, law schools, attorneys, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruiting process.

Recruiting Programs & Early Talent Recruitment

• Coordinate all aspects of the On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program, including registration, scheduling, candidate communications, interview logistics, and confirmation of interview details.
• Develop and maintain relationships with law school career services offices and recruiting contacts.
• Assist with coordination of law school recruiting events, career fairs, networking receptions, and other recruiting initiatives.
• Support summer associate and law clerk recruiting efforts, including candidate communication, interview scheduling, offer administration, and hiring process coordination.
• Manage candidate pipelines for law students, judicial clerks, and newly licensed attorneys.
• Coordinate communications with summer clerks and newly licensed attorneys throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for law student candidates and recent graduates to ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience.
• Assist with recruitment of entry-level attorneys, including application review support, interview coordination, and candidate tracking.
• Support candidate engagement initiatives designed to strengthen relationships with future attorney talent.

Summer Associate Program Administration

• Support the Attorney Development Manager with administrative functions related to the Summer Associate Program and law clerk hiring process.
• Track summer associate candidates throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Prepare and distribute offer letters and hiring documentation for summer associates and entry-level attorneys.
• Monitor acceptances, declines, and hiring status updates while maintaining accurate recruiting records.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for summer associates, law clerks, and newly licensed attorneys.
• Assist with planning and execution of summer associate events, evaluations, surveys, and program-related activities.

Recruiting Administration & Tracking

• Maintain recruiting records and candidate information within UKG and related recruiting platforms.
• Track recruiting activity, candidate status updates, hiring outcomes, and program metrics.
• Maintain law clerk, summer associate, and entry-level attorney recruiting spreadsheets and reports.
• Assist with preparation of recruiting reports, hiring metrics, and data summaries for leadership review.
• Ensure candidate records and recruiting data are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with firm procedures and standards.

Candidate Experience & Engagement

• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and a professional, welcoming approach.
• Coordinate interview schedules and communicate interview logistics to candidates and interview teams.
• Follow up with candidates throughout the recruiting process regarding next steps and hiring decisions.
• Assist with development of recruiting materials, candidate communications, and program resources that strengthen the firm’s employer brand.
• Partner with Marketing and Talent & Inclusion leadership to support recruiting initiatives and candidate engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, legal recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related administrative role preferred.
• Experience coordinating events, interviews, scheduling, or recruiting operations is preferred.
• Law firm, professional services, higher education, or campus recruiting experience is a plus.

Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and time-management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn recruiting and HR systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, attorneys, law school representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace new processes, technologies, and recruiting initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized salary range: $45,000-$65,000
• Actual pay will be determined based on geographic location, total and relevant experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Bonuses and a full benefits package, including (but not limited to):
  • Health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible spending
  • Paid parental leave
  • Leadership training programs
  • Casual dress code
  • Mental health support resources
  • Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity & Inclusion

Location

Remote/hybrid schedule with flexibility is available.