Attorney Talent Coordinator

Law-Hire Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,420 - 69,570; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking an Attorney Talent Coordinator to support onboarding and development for attorneys across the Americas. You will report to the Director of Attorney Talent and collaborate with the U.S.-based People team.

Responsibilities include coordinating first-year and lateral integration, managing feedback processes, supporting retention initiatives, and maintaining talent records. Requires 3+ years in law firm talent or HR and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in law firm talent, professional development, recruiting, or HR.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integration and onboarding for first-year and lateral attorneys with practice groups and recruiting.
• Support feedback and review processes and six-month post‑hire reviews.
• Assist with retention, mentoring programs, surveys, and associate events planning.
• Run reports and maintain departmental databases and records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Workday

Job description

Attorney Talent Coordinator

The Attorney Talent Coordinator is an integral part of the Attorney Talent team and supports all aspects of on-the-job attorney development strategies and engagement, including onboarding and integration, career development, retention and promotion for our attorneys across the Americas. The coordinator will report to the Director of Attorney Talent and Development – Americas and collaborate with the broader U.S.-based legal People team.

Responsibilities

Talent Management & People Development

• Coordinate integration and onboarding efforts for first-year and lateral attorneys, working closely with the Associate Recruiting team and practice groups to facilitate a successful transition into the firm.
• Manage the ongoing integration of first-year associates, with a focus on the DC Development Program. Includes coordinating collaboration and ongoing integration efforts across HLC Lead & Learn, Attorney Talent, Associate Recruiting and Inclusion.
• Support the feedback and review processes (Dialogue) for legal personnel, including specialists and attorneys.
• Administer the six‑month feedback process for new joiners.
• Provide administrative support to the attorney offboarding process, including coordinating attorney exit interviews and working with the Attorney Talent team to report on results and trends.
• Support engagement and retention efforts, including but not limited to coordinating the mentoring program, survey management and tracking, and stay interviews. Support initiatives to maintain and build morale and increase associate engagement and satisfaction. Work with the team to coordinate associate events and programs, from planning to logistics, including working with vendors and resources.
• Support the budget development and monitoring.
• Run reports and maintain and update departmental databases and records, as appropriate.

General

• Collaborate with the People team and members of other Business Team departments to suggest initiatives designed to enhance the day‑to‑day work environment of our attorneys.
• All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our global Responsible Business program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, be flexible, and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to solve problems and demonstrate resourcefulness.
• Highly responsive, with a strong sense of time management and the ability to balance daily tasks while progressing and delivering on long‑term projects.
• Experience working independently, as well as within cross‑functional teams, in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work well with others at all levels and gain the confidence of professionals at all levels.
• Strong adherence and sensitivity to confidential matters and materials.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner.
• Cooperates and demonstrates flexibility when facing change.
• Proficient with software applications and technology, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other technology as adopted by the team. Experience with Workday a plus.

Education & Experience

• Three (3)+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience at a law firm in talent, professional development, recruiting, or human resources highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hours & Additional Information

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, including one hour for lunch, with the willingness to work overtime and travel as requested.

In Washington, D.C., the expected base salary range for this role is $59,420 to $69,570 per year.

This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail].