Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to implement recruiting initiatives across multiple offices. This role involves planning summer associate programs, supporting interview processes, and maintaining recruiting databases. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of recruitment experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k

Parental leave

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Disability policies

Qualifications

• At least two years of attorney recruitment experience in a law firm or similar setting.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable team player with initiative and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing summer associate programs.
• Support the on-campus interview process and candidate follow-up.
• Maintain recruiting database and assist with interview scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

viDesktop/viRecruit

Symplicity

Flo Recruit

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Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys across the United States, London, and Shanghai. Clients seek high-value legal services in areas such as corporate, financial markets, insolvency, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance, tax planning, private credit, and wealth management. The firm serves public and private companies, government, nonprofit organizations, and individuals.

Requisition ID: 7192

The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Firmwide Legal Recruiting Manager and Specialist to implement recruiting initiatives for the New York, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C. offices. Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality is essential.

Katten offers a hybrid work model (KattenFlex), allowing on-site and remote work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing summer associate programs across offices; prepare materials, coordinate events, facilitate invitations, track RSVPs, and support reviews. Occasional travel may be required.
2. Support the on-campus interview process, including registration, scheduling, outreach, evaluation collection, and candidate follow-up.
3. Assist with 1L hiring processes for the specified offices.
4. Support lateral non-partner hiring, maintain recruiting database, post jobs, and assist with interview scheduling.
5. Help prepare NALP forms and other survey responses.
6. Generate reports on the legal market and participate in recruiting team meetings.
7. Perform special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of attorney recruitment experience in a law firm or similar setting.
2. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel; familiarity with viDesktop/viRecruit, Symplicity, Flo Recruit is beneficial.
3. Excellent communication skills; ability to interact courteously with diverse groups.
4. Willingness to work occasional overtime during peak seasons.
5. Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, with the ability to analyze data and produce detailed reports.
6. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
7. Dependable team player with initiative, creativity, and independence.

Salary range in New York: $45,000 to $60,000, with adjustments based on experience.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401k, parental leave, transportation benefits, paid time off, and disability policies.

Katten is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considerate of all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.