Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Friedman Williams; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams, partnering with an AmLaw 200 client, seeks a Legal Recruiting Coordinator in LA to support lateral and entry-level attorney hiring. The role collaborates with the Recruiting Manager and handles resume screening, interview coordination, search firm communications, and onboarding attorneys at either Downtown LA or Century City offices.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in legal recruiting, strong communication and organizational skills, and solid Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services industry.
• Experience coordinating interviews and onboarding new attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of attorney hiring and recruiting process.
• Schedule candidate interviews with attorneys.
• Liaise with all aspects of recruiting process with firm management.
• Manage the on-site logistics for candidates and new hires, including onboarding and background checks.
• Track and communicate candidate progress.
• Coordinate and help manage all other duties associated with attorney recruiting & hiring.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Friedman Williams is partnering with an AmLaw 200 client’s LA offices, hiring for a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to assist with lateral and entry‑level attorney hiring function within the firm. The role will work closely with the team’s Recruiting Manager and is responsible for screening resumes, coordinating interviews, search firm communication and onboarding new attorneys, among other duties. This is a great opportunity for anyone coming from a legal recruiting function looking to advance their career. This role can be based out of the firm's Downtown LA office or Century City office.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with all phases of attorney hiring and recruiting process
• Schedule candidate interview with attorneys
• Liaise with all aspects of recruiting process with firm management
• Manage the on-site logistics for candidates and new hires, including onboarding and background checks
• Track and communicate candidate progress
• Coordinate and help manage all other duties associated with attorney recruiting & hiring

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of legal recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services industry
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong technical skills including experience with Microsoft Office