Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Stoel Rives LLP; Portland (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to support the full-cycle lateral associate recruiting process in Portland or Seattle. You will handle candidate sourcing support, application tracking, interview scheduling, offer communications, onboarding logistics, and related coordination.

Reporting to the Attorney Recruiting Manager, you will work closely with practice group leaders, office administration, attorneys, and other professionals to ensure a smooth workflow and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–5 years of recruiting, HR, or professional services administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attorneys, candidates, and leaders.
• Experience with interview scheduling and onboarding processes is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Workday or ATS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Recruiting Manager and practice group leaders in executing recruiting strategies.
• Maintain relationships with search firms, candidates, and referral sources.
• Review applications, maintain candidate records, and move candidates through the process.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, materials, feedback, and records.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for lateral associates with HR and office teams.
• Support lateral partner recruiting by coordinating interviews and candidate communications.
• Maintain recruiting data, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with recruiting projects and process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator located in either our Portland or Seattle office. The Attorney Recruiting Coordinator supports the full-cycle lateral associate recruiting process, including candidate sourcing support, application tracking, interview scheduling, candidate communications, offer administration, and onboarding logistics. This position reports to the Attorney Recruiting Manager and works closely with practice group leaders, office administrators, attorneys, and other business professionals throughout the firm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Attorney Recruiting Manager and practice group leaders in executing recruiting strategies and hiring plans to address attorney staffing needs.

• Maintain productive working relationships with legal search firms, candidates, and referral sources, serving as a primary point of contact for recruiting logistics and communications.

• Review application materials for completeness, maintain candidate records, organize candidate materials for review, and facilitate the movement of candidates through the recruiting process.

• Coordinate and manage all administrative aspects of the interview process, including scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, communicating with candidates, collecting interview feedback, and maintaining recruiting records.

• Coordinate lateral associate onboarding activities in collaboration with Human Resources, Office Administration, and other administrative departments to help ensure a smooth transition to the firm.

• Support the lateral partner recruiting process by coordinating interviews, preparing candidate materials, facilitating candidate communications, and assisting with onboarding logistics.

• Maintain recruiting data, applicant tracking systems, reports, and recruiting documentation to support team operations and ensure data accuracy.

• Assist with recruiting projects, process improvements, and other recruiting initiatives as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

• Minimum of 2-5 years of recruiting, human resources, or professional services administration; experience in a law firm or a law school career services office is preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with attorneys, lateral candidates, senior leadership, vendors, and colleagues.

• Excellent organization and project management skills; experience managing complex interview schedules is preferred but not required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams; experience with Workday and applicant tracking systems preferred but not required.

• Strong judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality, along with a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

NORMAL WORK HOURS

This is a hybrid position, non-exempt, and is eligible for overtime compensation.Regular office hours are 8:30 - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More!

The pay range for this position is $56,000 - $98,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This salary range is based on market location.

In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings. For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave, competitive PTO, and remote work options. We offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options. We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account, a pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office, and an annual contribution into the employee’s retirement plan.

No recruiters please.