Lateral Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Friedman Williams; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams, a trusted AmLaw 100 client’s Orange County office, seeks a Lateral Legal Recruiting Coordinator in Costa Mesa. The role supports all phases of attorney hiring, coordinates interviews, liaises with management, and handles onboarding and background checks.

Candidates should have 3+ years in legal recruiting and strong Microsoft Office skills. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Costa Mesa, with collaboration across Recruiting Manager teams to advance careers in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services industry.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong technical skills including experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of attorney hiring and recruiting process
• Schedule candidate interview with attorneys
• Liaise with all aspects of recruiting process with firm management
• Manage the on-site logistics for candidates and new hires, including onboarding and background checks
• Track and communicate candidate progress

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lateral Legal Recruiting Coordinator Costa Mesa CA

Job ID: 21457

Lateral Legal Recruiting Coordinator
Costa Mesa / Orange County | Hybrid Opportunity

Friedman Williams is partnering with an AmLaw 100 clients Orange County office, hiring for a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to assist with the lateral attorney hiring function within the firm. The role will work closely with the teams Recruiting Manager and is responsible for screening resumes, coordinating interviews, search firm communication and onboarding new attorneys, among other duties. This is a great opportunity for anyone coming from a legal recruiting function looking to advance their career.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with all phases of attorney hiring and recruiting process


• Schedule candidate interview with attorneys


• Liaise with all aspects of recruiting process with firm management


• Manage the on-site logistics for candidates and new hires, including onboarding and background checks


• Track and communicate candidate progress

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of legal recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services industry


• Excellent communication and organizational skills


• Strong technical skills including experience with Microsoft Office


• College degree