Law School Recruitment & Engagement Specialist

Modern Family Law; Colorado; Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national family law firm is seeking a Law School Recruitment & Engagement Specialist to spearhead recruiting for 2L and 3L students. The role, which is remote yet requires residence in specific states, involves managing recruiting processes, engaging with law schools, and developing recruitment strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with law school OCR or other on-campus recruiting.
• Strong knowledge of on-campus interview processes and law school recruiting.
• Reliable remote work setup with high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Lead law school recruiting efforts for 2L and 3L candidates.
• Manage on-campus recruiting process and events.
• Collaborate with marketing for law school visibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or greater

Tools

HRIS systems

ATS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Zoom

Job description

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced and innovative Law School Recruitment & Engagement Specialist to lead our law school recruiting efforts for 2Ls and 3Ls. Modern Family Law has a robust Law Clerk program in our core states, and we are looking to expand our program nationally.

Modern Family Law offers competitive compensation, a wide range of benefits, and a collaborative team. While this role is remote, the Law School Recruitment & Engagement Specialist must reside in Colorado, Georgia, or Texas.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our attorney talent pipeline, build lasting relationships with top law schools, and make a direct impact on the growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Law School recruiting effort for 2L and 3Ls, including review and selection of candidates for interviews, screening and callback interview processes, and offer decision process.
• Create and manage Post-Bar Law Clerk job postings internally and externally.
• Lead law school outreach and student engagement activities, as well as on-campus events during the academic year, to increase the firm’s visibility at national and regional law schools.
• Manage the entire on-campus recruiting process and foster strong relationships with law school career services, student organizations, and other recruiting sources.
• Plan and manage on-campus recruitment events, including firm-sponsored events, and other on-campus and virtual events.
• Work with the marketing department to develop materials and marketing strategies to enhance the firm's presence at law school events.
• Collaborate with the firm’s Learning & Development Department and Talent Acquisition Department to support the Post-Bar Law Clerk Program.
• Track key hiring metrics and generate reports on recruiting activity using legal recruiting databases.
• Support the Talent Acquisition Department with other recruiting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Reliable remote work setup, including a high-speed internet connection and a functional workstation.
• Willingness to travel periodically (0-10%).
• Bachelor’s degree or greater required, preferably in law, HR, or business.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with law school OCR or other on-campus recruiting (law firm or professional services preferred).
• Strong knowledge of on-campus interview processes and law school recruiting.
• Excellent relationship-building, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and ATS systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and Zoom.

Skills and Competencies

• Professional communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and emergent issues.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as necessary.
• Capacity to handle routine or urgent issues in a remote-first work environment.

Mandatory Notices for Applicants:

ADA Compliance: Candidates must be able to perform the role’s duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests for accommodations should be made to the Director of People Operations in advance.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 adjusted for experience, location, and job-related factors. Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, HSA/FSA options, short-term and long-term disability, dental and vision care, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and access to an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home