Law Student Recruiting Coordinator

Onward Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Law Student Recruiting Coordinator for a contract role in San Francisco, CA. The role supports law student and entry-level recruiting, onboarding, and programming, working onsite to manage events and candidate files.

You will coordinate full-cycle hiring, partner with law schools, and help maintain data in the ATS. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of admin experience within a professional services setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least one year of administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment is required.
• Prior recruiting experience is ideal; legal recruiting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting for law students and entry-level candidates.
• Assist with onboarding summer and entry-level personnel, including orientation activities.
• Plan and administer summer associate programming and related events.
• Collaborate with law schools and student groups on interview programs and sponsorships.
• Maintain recruiting data, respond to inquiries, and support hiring logistics.

Skills

Administrative skills

Recruiting knowledge

LinkedIn/social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

viDesktop

Job description

Our client, a global law firm, is seeking a Law Student Recruiting Coordinator for a contract opportunity. This role supports law student and entry-level recruiting, coordinates summer associate programming, and assists with onboarding, events, candidate data, and hiring logistics. The role is Onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Law Student Recruiting Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting and hiring for law students and entry-level candidates, including interviewer feedback and candidate files.
• Assist with onboarding summer, entry-level, lateral associates, and off-track attorneys, including orientation and integration activities.
• Plan and administer summer associate programming, including orientations, training programs, social events, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with law school career services departments and student groups on interview programs, sponsorship events, and engagement opportunities.
• Maintain recruiting data and application records in viDesktop, respond to statistical inquiries, administer surveys, and support special projects.

Law Student Recruiting Coordinator Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least one year of administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment required.
• Prior recruiting experience is ideal, with legal recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System and social media platforms such as LinkedIn is preferred.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.