Law Student Recruiting Coordinator [83690]

Onward Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search partners with a well-established international law firm to recruit a temporary Law Student Recruiting Coordinator for the Dallas and Houston offices during the summer associate season.

The on-site role supports the law student recruiting team for 27 to 52 weeks in Houston or Dallas, coordinating interviews, onboarding, events, and documentation while handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least one year of experience in a law firm or client service role preferred.
• Legal recruiting experience and applicant tracking system familiarity are advantageous.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn and social media platforms preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours during busy recruiting periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of law student and entry-level recruiting processes for the Dallas and Houston offices.
• Support full-cycle recruiting activities, including feedback collection and candidate documentation.
• Facilitate onboarding of new associates and attorneys, ensuring smooth orientation and integration.
• Coordinate interview programs, law school engagement events, and sponsorship activities.
• Manage interview logistics, scheduling, and supporting documentation to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System familiarity

LinkedIn proficiency

Job description

Our client, a well-established international law firm serving businesses and high-growth companies globally, is seeking a temporary Law Student Recruiting Coordinator. This role supports the law student recruiting team in the firm's Dallas and Houston offices during the summer associate hiring season. The position is based on‑site in either Houston or Dallas for 27 to 52 weeks. Join a dynamic legal environment dedicated to excellence and growth.

Law Student Recruiting Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of law student and entry-level recruiting processes for the Dallas and Houston offices.
• Support full-cycle recruiting activities, including feedback collection and candidate documentation.
• Facilitate onboarding of new associates and attorneys, ensuring smooth orientation and integration.
• Coordinate interview programs, law school engagement events, and sponsorship activities.
• Manage interview logistics, scheduling, and supporting documentation to ensure seamless execution.

Law Student Recruiting Coordinator Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least one year of experience in a law firm or client service role preferred.
• Legal recruiting experience and applicant tracking system familiarity are advantageous.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn and social media platforms preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours during busy recruiting periods.

Perks and Benefits:

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

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