Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support the Senior Lateral Recruiting Manager. This role involves managing all aspects of lateral attorney hiring, from sourcing candidates to onboarding, in a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with internal teams and leading special projects. If you possess strong communication and organizational skills, and have a positive, high-energy attitude, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in recruiting, preferably in a legal environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lateral hiring process and special projects.
• Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and serve as candidate liaison.

Skills

Recruiting

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Multitasking

Education

2+ years in recruiting or related field

Tools

ViRecruit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

My client has a full time opening for aLegal Recruiting Coordinator. This position is on site 3 days a week. Someone out of a legal environment is preferred, but not required. In this role you will support the Senior Lateral Recruiting Manager in all aspects of lateral attorney hiring, from candidate sourcing to onboarding, while collaborating with internal teams and managing special projects in a fast-paced legal environment.

Essential Job Functions

Assist with lateral hiring process and special projects.

Collaborate with practice group leaders to identify staffing needs, develop search strategies, and draft job postings.

Source candidates, manage search firm relationships, and stay updated on legal hiring trends.

Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and serve as candidate liaison.

Facilitate hiring decisions, prepare offer letters, and handle onboarding documents.

Maintain candidate records, screen resumes, and ensure file retention compliance.

Develop recruiting marketing materials and support diversity initiatives.

Draft fee agreements, track expirations, and manage placement fee payments.

Work with HR and Conflicts teams for due diligence and screening.

Coordinate with office management for new hire orientation.

Qualifications

2+ years in recruiting (legal preferred) or related field

Proficient in ViRecruit (preferred), Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Professional, diplomatic, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Positive, high-energy attitude and team player.

Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Liberty Personnel Services Inc.

610-941-6300 ext 121 direct: 484-567-2089

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