Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Fisher Phillips LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, a leading labor and employment law firm, seeks an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to enhance recruiting efforts across its West Coast offices. This full-time position offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work options, emphasizing strategic growth, candidate nurturing, and a commitment to exceptional service within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and a background in law firm recruiting.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

18 days of paid time off

10 sick days

10 paid holidays per year

24/7 telehealth services

Qualifications

• Three or more years of law firm recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing is preferred.
• Familiarity with iManage and viGlobal is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen candidates for lateral positions.
• Prepare interview summaries and present qualified candidates.
• Plan and coordinate all stages of the attorney recruitment process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Client service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Attorney Recruiting Coordinator - West Coast

Division: Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office Division

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Candidates must reside in Northern California, Oregon, or Washington). This role offers the flexibility to work fully remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, with the option to work from a Fisher Phillips office two to three days per week, if desired.

Schedule: Full-time

Overview: Fisher Phillips is a global labor and employment law firm. We are seeking a dynamic Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to help grow our pool of exceptional talent and support the firm’s strategic growth. This role will play an important part in supporting the strategic growth of our California, Oregon, and Washington offices.

As an integral member of the Attorney Recruiting Team, the Attorney Recruiting Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes for associate and counsel level hiring efforts. Additionally, this role will actively contribute to summer and first-year recruiting initiatives as appropriate. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and may be based in northern California, Oregon, or Washington.

This position reports to the West Coast Manager of Attorney Recruiting within the Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Recruiting team, and will work closely with recruiting colleagues and attorneys across multiple offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional candidate and team support.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and screen candidates for lateral positions.
• Prepare comprehensive interview summaries and present qualified candidates to respective offices.
• Regularly engage with regional managing partners to fulfill staffing requirements and provide timely updates on the recruitment pipeline.
• Plan and coordinate all stages of the attorney recruitment process; this includes scheduling interviews, maintaining communication with candidates and attorneys, preparing offer letters, facilitating post-offer outreach, and initiating new hire onboarding procedures.
• Partner with approved search firms to source and recruit candidates, ensuring strong alignment with firm needs and goals.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Create and maintain regular reports and statistical data on hiring activity.
• Process expense reimbursement requests as needed.
• Work on special projects to further innovate the recruiting process as necessary.
• Support on-campus recruiting and the Summer Clerk Program in collaboration with the broader Attorney Recruiting team.
• Provide support to other offices, team members and special recruiting initiatives as needed.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required for this role. Three or more years of law firm recruiting experience and/or attorney search firm experience is preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing is preferred. Familiarity with iManage and viGlobal is a plus. Must enjoy utilizing and leveraging new technologies to increase efficiencies.
• Team Collaboration: Displays well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, as well as the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and a spirit of mutual support.
• Adaptability & Autonomy: Embraces challenges with a positive attitude, ready to have fun while learning. Capable of working independently. Possess the ability to perceive and analyze complex problems, and a capacity to make or recommend sound decisions, as well as advanced organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates excellent organizational, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Administrative Skills: Exhibits outstanding organizational and time management skills, adept at prioritization and handling multiple projects under deadlines. Possesses meticulous attention to detail.
• Client Service Orientation: Committed to providing exceptional client service, highly responsive to attorneys, staff, and candidates.
• Mentorship & Career Development: Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and openness to mentorship.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

The estimated annualized salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 for candidates residing in California, and $65,000 to $80,000 for candidates residing in Oregon or Washington. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 18 days of paid time off, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays per benefit year.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.