Coordinator, Legal Recruiting & Development

Dykema Gossett PLLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Coordinator for Legal Recruiting & Development to enhance their recruiting efforts in Los Angeles. This role involves supporting the firm's recruiting and professional development team, overseeing student recruiting programs, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new hires. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Commuter Benefits

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Programs

Employee Discounts

Parental Leave Programs

Qualifications

• Two plus years of recruiting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support firm-wide lateral associate recruiting and retention processes.
• Oversee Los Angeles student recruiting program and summer associate program.
• Draft job descriptions and manage candidate relations.

Skills

Recruiting Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Knowledge of Legal Industry Practices

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Coordinator, Legal Recruiting & Development

Job Category: LEGAL RECRUITING/ADMIN

Requisition Number: COORD001534

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• Posted : May 8, 2025
• Full-Time

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Description

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Coordinator, Legal Recruiting & Development for our Los Angeles office. The Coordinator, Legal Recruiting & Development will provide support to the firm-wide recruiting and professional development team to bring in exceptional legal talent and provide quality development experiences to our legal professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support firm-wide lateral associate recruiting, integration, and retention processes.
• Oversee Los Angeles student recruiting program including planning on-campus visits, recruiting touch points, and virtual events.
• Plan and execute Los Angeles summer associate program in conjunction with hiring partners, overseeing social events and day-to-day work assignments.
• Draft job descriptions, source candidates, coordinate interviews, manage candidate relations, and provide status updates and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Establish partnerships with partner law schools career services teams.
• Build relationships with external search firms, facilitating smooth onboarding and integration processes.
• Support diversity & inclusion initiatives, including Mansfield Certification.
• Analyze recruiting data and collaborate with teams to execute successful onboarding and integration during the summer associate program.
• Implement and review recruiting feedback and surveys, and report on strategic recruiting goals.
• Assist with other recruiting efforts as needed and report on industry-related news and data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Two plus years of recruiting experience required; minimum one year of large law firm attorney recruiting experience or law school career services experience required.
• Ability to gain strong knowledge of the firm, its culture, practices, and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong knowledge of legal industry practices and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Highly motivated, creative, and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and under deadline pressure.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical hiring practices.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented and forward-thinking with strong organizational and time-management skills.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks. We are committed to providing a benefits package that helps our team thrive and feel valued.

The salary range for this position is $72k - $92k in California, based on experience.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved.

It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm’s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Experience using an applicant tracking system.

2-6 years:

2-6 years:

Two plus years of recruiting experience required.

1 year:

1 year:

Minimum one year of large law firm attorney recruiting experience or law school career services experience required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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