Law Student Recruiting Coordinator

Gibson Dunn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn is hiring a Law Student Recruiting Coordinator based in Washington, D.C. to manage entry-level recruitment and on-campus marketing.

The role reports to the Senior Manager of Law Student Recruiting and supports the Chief Recruiting Officer as needed. Key responsibilities include coordinating interviews (2L screening, OCI, EIP), managing law school engagement, planning events, and maintaining candidate data with a focus on a positive candidate experience and compliance with data

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate demonstrates initiative and independent thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle high volume, juggle multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Maintains good judgment and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate 2L screening interviews, OCI, and EIP across offices.
• Coordinate with attorneys for interview participation and feedback collection.
• Funnel vetted candidates to local offices.
• Provide support for pre- and post-offer in-person events.
• Plan and support law school outreach, sponsorships and materials delivery.
• Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual outreach events.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ViRecruit

ChromeRiver

iManage

Job description

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high‑stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Washington D.C., the Law Student Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of entry level hiring and on‑campus marketing.

The Recruiting Coordinator will report to the Senior Manager, Law Student Recruiting. This role will also provide as‑needed support to the Chief Recruiting Officer and the office’s local recruiting team.

Responsibilities include:

U.S.-Wide Screening Interview Logistics & Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate 2L screening interviews, OCI, and Early Interview Programs (EIP) across all offices;
• Coordinate with attorneys for interview participation and feedback collection;
• Funnel vetted candidates to local offices;
• Provide support to local offices for pre and post‑offer in‑person events (office receptions, super days).

Law School Engagement

• Plan, execute, and support pre-OCI outreach, including sponsorship coordination, event planning, and materials/swag preparation and delivery at all schools;
• Liaise with career services offices and student organizations;
• Manage school‑specific calendars and communications;
• Develop firmwide recruiting marketing materials and/or campaigns to attract target candidates.

Event Planning & Execution

• Coordinate logistics for all in‑person and virtual law school outreach events (e.g., receptions, info sessions, panels);
• Provide support to local offices for in‑office outreach events (i.e. Home for the Holidays, Spring Reception);
• Manage attendee tracking and post‑event follow‑ups;
• Ensure firm branding and materials are current and consistent.

Firmwide Training Support

• Generate and coordinate enhanced firmwide summer program trainings;
• Participate in firmwide onboarding/integration projects, in coordination with professional development.

Candidate Communication & Experience

• Serve as a consistent point of contact for law student candidates throughout the process;
• Ensure timely responses to inquiries;
• Help maintain a positive and professional candidate experience aligned with our firm’s values.

Data & Reporting

• Enter and maintain candidate data in recruiting systems;
• Run reports and assist in post‑season analysis and hiring metrics tracking;
• Support compliance with data privacy, NALP guidelines, and internal audit standards.

Team & Operational Support

• Create and maintain process documentation and timelines;
• Coordinate with marketing, diversity, and alumni relations teams where applicable;
• Provide support locally as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate must have initiative and exhibit independent thinking and creativity.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, handle high volume, and juggle multiple projects and tasks with great attention to detail.
• Must consistently display good judgment and maintain confidence of personal and sensitive information.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ prior legal recruiting or marketing (including event planning) experience;
• Ability to organize and implement detailed, complex projects while balancing a wide variety of duties;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and other programs;
• Familiarity with ViRecruit, ChromeRiver, and iManage is a plus.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $80-95k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance‑based bonuses.

Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting‑[e-mail].