Legal Recruiting Coordinator

LHH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator for a law firm in New York. This position supports early-career and lateral hiring initiatives while collaborating with the Talent Acquisition team.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of recruiting coordination experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities include managing interview schedules, maintaining candidate records, and supporting high-volume hiring during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR support, or administrative operations.
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the recruiting team to support student hiring programs.
• Manage complex interview scheduling.
• Assist in executing campus outreach strategies.
• Maintain and update candidate records within internal tracking systems.
• Serve as a point of contact for candidates and search firms.
• Post roles and organize interview logistics.
• Assist with onboarding preparation.
• Support high-volume hiring cycles.

Skills

Recruiting coordination

Administrative operations

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience

Job description

LHH is looking for a Legal Recruiting Coordinator for our client here in New York. This position will be with a law firm and support their Talent Acquisition team by supporting early-career and lateral hiring initiatives. This position plays a key role in recruiting efforts for new attorneys and summer associates.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the recruiting team to support student hiring programs, including first- and second-year candidates
• Manage complex interview scheduling, coordinating calendars and communications between candidates and internal interviewers
• Assist in executing campus outreach strategies and summer program logistics
• Maintain and update candidate records within internal tracking systems; support reporting and data accuracy initiatives
• Serve as a point of contact for candidates, search firms, and university career services
• Posting roles and organizing interview logistics
• Assist with onboarding preparation, including orientation scheduling and logistics
• Support high-volume hiring cycles, including extended hours during peak periods

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR support, or administrative operations
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

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