Law Student Recruiting Coordinator

Gibson Dunn

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary, performance-based bonus

Job summary

Gibson Dunn in Washington, DC seeks a Law Student Recruiting Coordinator to manage entry-level hiring and on-campus marketing. You will coordinate interviews, OCI, EIP, and on-campus events, while partnering with attorneys and career services to move vetted candidates through the funnel.

The role supports the Senior Manager, Law Student Recruiting and provides seasonal help to the Chief Recruiting Officer. Strong communication, planning, and data accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

Initiative and independent thinking in a fast-paced recruiting environment.
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage high volume, multi-task, and maintain attention to detail.
Must maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate 2L screening interviews, OCI, and EIP across offices.
Coordinate with attorneys for interview participation and feedback.
Funnel vetted candidates to local offices and support post-offer events.
Plan law school outreach, sponsorships, and marketing materials delivery.
Liaise with career services and student organizations; manage calendars.
Coordinate in-person and virtual law school events and receptions.
Assist in firmwide onboarding and summer program training.
Serve as a central contact for law student candidates; ensure timely responses.
Enter candidate data, run reports, and support hiring metrics tracking.

Skills

Initiative

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Law Student 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

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.

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