Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator

About This Role

This role supports the firm's strategic initiatives by coordinating legal talent acquisition efforts, particularly for lawyers, and managing the candidate hiring process from requisition to offer. The coordinator will ensure a seamless hiring experience and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of designated practice groups by assisting in all levels of lawyer hiring
• Coordinate the full life cycle of lateral candidates, including creating requisitions, maintaining applicant tracking system records, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer letters
• Communicate with search firm agencies, associates, partner candidates, and internal stakeholders
• Manage conflicts checks and background checks for candidates
• Maintain and provide recruitment information and reports to business and HR leadership
• Process prompt payment of vendor invoices for U.S. recruitment expenses and maintain records
• Assist with the administrative process of executing agreements with new agency relations
• Support the recruiting brand by creating an exceptional candidate experience

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of legal recruiting or similar environment experience
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Team player with a self-starter attitude
• Ability to work flexible/additional hours periodically as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of legal recruiting or similar environment experience

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in law firm recruiting
• Bachelor's Degree

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits