Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Ogletree Deakins; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator or Senior Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to join our Recruiting & Retention team in California. The role supports Associate and Counsel searches across the firm’s offices, coordinating interviews and posting ads on job boards while assisting with firmwide recruiting initiatives.

The position requires 2+ years of recruiting in a high-volume environment, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ATS systems

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or community college.
• Experience in a high-volume work environment.
• Highly detail oriented with strong prioritization skills.
• Advanced experience with all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Some HR experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter preferred.
• ATS experience (e.g., iCIMS, VIRecruit) is a plus.
• Law firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interview scheduling with candidates, attorneys and hiring managers; gather availability and feedback.
• Maintain files, prepare correspondence, ensure data accuracy and update reports.
• Coordinate ongoing check-in calls with current attorneys to support engagement and retention.
• Respond to and route candidate inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Monitor recruitment metrics including diversity data and candidate submissions in the ATS.
• Respond to internal recruitment inquiries and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Attention to detail

Prioritization skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS experience

HR experience

Law firm exp

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

iCIMS

VIRecruit

Job description

Position Summary

Our Recruiting & Retention Department has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator or Senior Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to join our team in one of the markets listed above. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to the Recruiting & Retention team, providing high-level coordination and operational support across the firm’s California offices supporting Associate and Counsel searches. This position will work closely with and support the Firm’s Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applications, sourcing candidates for open opportunities, and preparing and posting job advertisements on the Firm’s website and various job boards. The position also supports the execution of firmwide recruiting initiatives and contributes to administrative and strategic projects that advance the Firm’s overall talent objectives. This position is hybrid and will sit in one of the markets listed above.

Position Summary

Our Recruiting & Retention Department has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator or Senior Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to join our team in one of the markets listed above. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to the Recruiting & Retention team, providing high-level coordination and operational support across the firm’s California offices supporting Associate and Counsel searches. This position will work closely with and support the Firm’s Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applications, sourcing candidates for open opportunities, and preparing and posting job advertisements on the Firm’s website and various job boards. The position also supports the execution of firmwide recruiting initiatives and contributes to administrative and strategic projects that advance the Firm’s overall talent objectives. This position is hybrid and will sit in one of the markets listed above.

Essential Functions

• Act as a central point of coordination for interview scheduling with candidates, attorneys, and hiring managers, including gathering availability, managing follow-ups, compiling interview feedback, and maintaining regular communication with applicants to support a positive candidate experience.
• Provide administrative and operational support by maintaining files, preparing correspondence, ensuring data accuracy, and updating ad hoc reports.
• Coordinate ongoing check-in calls with current attorneys to support engagement and retention efforts.
• Respond to and route candidate inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, including diversity data and candidate submissions, while ensuring accurate tracking within the applicant tracking system.
• Respond to a broad range of recruitment inquiries including but not limited to internal inquiries.
• Support a range of administrative and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of recruiting experience
• Associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or community college
• Must possess experience in a high-volume work environment
• It is essential that this candidate is highly detail oriented and has strong prioritization skills
• Advanced experience with all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Some experience in HR is preferred, but not required
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter is preferred
• Applicant tracking system (ATS) experience, such as iCIMS or VIRecruit, is a plus
• Law firm experience is a plus

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Wage Transparency

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $55,500 and $90,200. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $55,500 and $90,200. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $51,840 and $77,760 Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.