Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier global law firm is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Coordinator in New York City. The role focuses on delivering an efficient candidate experience, managing hiring logistics, and supporting recruitment processes. Ideal candidates have 2-6 years of legal recruiting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Additionally, experience with tools such as Lawcruitor and Workday is a plus. This position is hybrid with a salary range of $65,000 to $90,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of legal recruiting experience at a mid-to-large size law firm.
• Familiarity with recruiting or HR systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and communication for hiring activities.
• Support hiring decisions with candidate information and documentation.
• Facilitate offer processes and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and provide visibility into pipeline activity.
• Partner with teams to support onboarding of new attorneys.
• Communicate with external partners for timely updates.

Skills

Legal recruiting experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with recruiting/HR systems

Ability to manage competing priorities

Tools

Lawcruitor

Workday

Job description

A top-tier global law firm is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Coordinator to join the team in New York City.

Who You Are

• You have 2-6 years of legal recruiting experience at a mid‑to‑large‑size law firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with recruiting or HR systems
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, professional approach
• Experience with tools like Lawcruitor Workday is a plus
• Open to overtime and occasional travel

What You’ll Do

• Deliver a seamless candidate experience by managing logistics, communication, and coordination across hiring activities
• Support hiring decisions through oversight of candidate information, feedback, and documentation
• Facilitate offer processes and pre‑employment requirements
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and provide visibility into pipeline activityPartner with internal teams to support onboarding and integration of new attorneys
• Communicate with external recruiting partners to ensure alignment and timely updates
• Contribute to recruiting programs, events, and general operations support

What Success Looks Like

• Hiring processes are efficient, organized, and candidate‑focused
• Recruiting data is accurate and consistently maintained
• Offers and onboarding steps are completed smoothly and on time
• Stakeholders receive clear, timely communication

Salary Range: $65,000 – 90,000 annually, based on experience

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.