Strategic Attorney Recruiting Specialist

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D

401(k) savings plan

Back-up childcare and eldercare

Paid time off (PTO)

Catered office lunches

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP is seeking a proactive Attorney Recruiting Specialist to support all aspects of attorney recruiting, including law school recruiting and the Summer Program, while partnering with the Hiring Committee and SPC.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years in law firm recruiting, strong relationships with law schools, and a blend of strategic and hands-on execution. Hybrid SF-based position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in law school career services or professional recruiting within a law firm or similar environment.
• Understanding of the legal recruiting market and law school recruiting cycle, including OCI programs and candidate trends.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically.
• Exceptionally organized with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• High discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Attention to detail and proactive in finding solutions.
• Professional demeanor and client-service mindset; comfortable with attorneys and leadership.
• Willingness to work beyond regular hours, including evenings and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate law school recruiting, OCI scheduling, candidate travel, and post-offer closing efforts.
• Build relationships with law schools, career services, student organizations, and candidates.
• Support Summer Program planning, orientations, trainings, and events.
• Prepare materials for Summer Program and manage evaluations and offboarding tasks.
• Assist Hiring Committee with materials, status trackers, and meeting logistics.
• Support post-clerkship and lateral associate recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate with DEI & Legal Recruiting for receptions, marketing materials, and attendee lists.
• Perform additional duties related to attorney recruiting as needed.

Skills

Law school recruiting

Recruiting operations

Relationship management

Exceptional organizational skills

Communication skills

Work with deadlines

Proactive problem solving

Client-service mindset

Tools

viGlobal

Symplicity

12Twenty

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP is seeking a proactive Attorney Recruiting Specialist to support all aspects of attorney recruiting, including law school recruiting and the Summer Program, while partnering with the Hiring Committee and SPC.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years in law firm recruiting, strong relationships with law schools, and a blend of strategic and hands-on execution. Hybrid SF-based position with competitive compensation and benefits.