Recruitment Coordinator

LHH; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and firm holidays

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Job summary

LHH is assisting a leading Am Law firm in its search for a Recruiting Coordinator, Lateral Programs to support attorney recruiting initiatives in its Orange County office. This role sits within the firm's Attorney Recruiting team and drives lateral attorney hiring across multiple practice groups and office locations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in recruiting, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and ATS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ATS platforms.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information and operate with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lateral attorney recruitment activities from initial candidate review through offer.
• Screen resumes and manage candidate pipelines.
• Partner with leadership to assess hiring needs and priorities.
• Serve as primary contact for candidates throughout the interview process.
• Schedule interviews and manage day-of logistics.
• Coordinate communications with legal search firms and external partners.
• Maintain recruiting databases and reporting.
• Assist with offer materials and background checks.
• Support onboarding processes and conflicts checks.
• Contribute to market research and present findings to leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects within the recruiting team.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant Tracking Systems

Generative AI tools

Job description

LHH is assisting a leading Am Law firm in its search for a Recruiting Coordinator, Lateral Programs to support attorney recruiting initiatives in its Orange County office. This position sits within the firm's Attorney Recruiting team and plays a critical role in driving lateral attorney hiring efforts across multiple practice groups and office locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiting professional seeking exposure to attorney talent acquisition, law firm operations, and strategic hiring initiatives within a collaborative and high-performing legal environment.

Role Overview

The Recruiting Coordinator will support all aspects of the firm's lateral attorney recruitment process while working closely with recruiting leadership, firm partners, legal search firms, and candidates.

• Coordinating lateral attorney recruitment activities from initial candidate review through offer stage
• Screening resumes and managing candidate pipelines
• Partnering with attorney leadership to assess hiring needs and recruiting priorities
• Serving as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process
• Scheduling interviews and managing day-of interview logistics
• Coordinating communications with legal search firms and external recruiting partners
• Tracking candidate progress and maintaining recruiting databases and reporting
• Supporting offer administration, including preparation of offer materials
• Assisting with conflicts checks, background screening, and onboarding processes
• Conducting legal talent market research and presenting findings to firm leadership
• Supporting the Director of Attorney Recruiting and Senior Manager of Lateral Recruiting on strategic recruiting initiatives and special projects

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with law firm leadership and gain meaningful exposure to attorney recruitment strategy in a sophisticated legal environment.

Highlights

• High visibility with firm leadership and hiring partners
• Exposure to strategic attorney hiring initiatives
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Stable, nationally recognized law firm platform
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within legal recruiting and professional development

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall skill set.

Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits and resources

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm, legal services, or professional services environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with legal recruiting platforms, applicant tracking systems, or generative AI tools is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional judgment with the ability to handle highly confidential information
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Flexibility to support recruiting events and business needs outside of standard business hours when necessary

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply confidentially or connect directly with LHH. We are conducting a thoughtful and highly confidential search on behalf of our client and welcome conversations with qualified candidates interested in advancing their legal recruiting career.

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