Legal Recruitment Coordinator

Fox Rothschild; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Recruitment Coordinator to join their dynamic Talent Management Department. This role involves coordinating all aspects of lateral attorney recruitment and the summer associate program, ensuring a seamless hiring process. The ideal candidate will excel in organizational and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple assignments effectively. With a focus on collaboration and relationship-building, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a prestigious firm. If you are passionate about recruitment and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 2-4 years of recruitment experience in a law firm or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of lateral attorney hiring and summer associate programs.
• Pre-screen resumes, conduct interviews, and manage offer processes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Recruitment Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

viDesktop

Flo Recruit

Job description

As a member of Fox Rothschild’s Talent Management Department, the Legal Recruitment Coordinator will coordinate all lateral attorney recruitment and summer associate program activities including recruitment, lateral attorney interview process, offer coordination, interviewing of law school candidates, orientation, and integration. This team member can sit in the Firm’s Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Greensboro, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Seattle, or Washington D.C. office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lateral Attorney Hiring Process:

• Coordinate all aspects of lateral attorney hiring, including but not limited to:
• Draft job postings for open positions.
• Track all open positions.
• Pre-screen resumes for qualified candidates and conducting phone interviews when necessary.
• Coordinate the interview process.
• Ensure the completion of all pre-hire due diligence (new attorney questionnaire, client list, verification of bar standing, reference checking, etc.).
• Facilitate the background check process.
• Assist with the offer process and tracking of correspondence.

Summer Associate Program:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Summer Associate Program including, but not limited to:
• Plan, facilitate, and attend all social events and training programs.
• Coordinate the orientation process.
• Communicate with supervising attorneys, attorney mentors, and office administrators throughout the program.
• Track work assignments and evaluations.
• Draft offer letters and track correspondence.

Law Student Hiring:

• Coordinate all aspects of law student hiring including, but not limited to:
• Coordinate with various law schools to schedule interview dates.
• Pre-screen student resumes for interview selection.
• Coordinate all aspects of 1L Diversity Fellowship program, including resume review and initial screening interviews.
• Plan pre- and post-on-campus interview (OCI) receptions.
• Plan pre-recruiting informational sessions and networking events.
• Conduct correspondence and follow-up with candidates.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate with outside vendors.
• Maintain relationships with peers at competitive firms, including membership in National Association for Law Placement.
• Assist with central databases to track new hire information (viDesktop, Flo Recruit, etc.).
• Special projects as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

Experience:

• Two to four years of recruitment experience in a law firm or professional services environment. Event/marketing related experience a plus.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, viDesktop, and Flo Recruit a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Outstanding organizational and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously under strict time constraints.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with partners, non-partner lawyers, and business professionals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work overtime will be required during periods of high workload.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel offsite to areas not accessible by public transportation required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary ranges for this position apply to the respective listed locations. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are:

• Chicago, Denver: $70,000 to $80,000
• Minneapolis: $70,000 to $78,100
• New York City: $76,000 to $90,000
• Seattle, Washington, D.C.: $71,500 to 85,200

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com)

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.