Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Wilson Sonsini; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a polished, organized Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator for our San Diego office. You will work with the Attorney Recruiting team, hiring partners, and the office manager to rollout initiatives and hire talented attorneys.

Responsibilities span planning summer programs, coordinating patent agent recruiting events, and managing end-to-end recruiting logistics across on-campus, lateral, and entry-level tracks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of professional recruiting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Event planning or logistics experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the attorney recruiting process and legal employment issues.
• Ability to set priorities, work independently under time constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan summer program efforts for the San Diego program in collaboration with the Recruiting Senior Manager.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead patent agent recruiting events in the San Diego region.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of on-campus, entry level, lateral and patent agent recruiting, including interviews and offers.
• Work with Career Services, law school groups, and affinity groups to advance recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate onboarding and associate integration activities for various hiring stages in San Diego.
• Maintain recruiting records and generate viRecruit and Workday reports.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Recruiting experience

Event planning

Attorney recruiting knowledge

Interpersonal skills

MS Office & Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

viRecruit

Workday

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth. Our Attorney Recruiting team is the first point of connection between the firm and the next generation of legal talent. We build relationships with law schools, host and interview prospective associates, and run programs that help new attorneys feel at home from their first day, from fall associate integration events to our summer program. As we head into a busy hiring season, our San Diego office is looking for a polished, organized, and event-savvy Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator. We seek candidates who will work collaboratively with a team, while also handling individual responsibilities and adapting to rapidly changing priorities. The Attorney Recruiting Coordinator will work closely with the Attorney Recruiting team, San Diego hiring partners, and office manager to rollout initiatives and hire highly talented and diverse attorneys. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Law School Attorney Recruiting Senior Manager to plan summer program efforts for the San Diego program.
• Work closely with the IP Attorney Recruiting team to plan, coordinate and lead patent agent recruiting events in the San Diego region.
• Coordinate and oversee all administrative aspects involved in on-campus, entry level, lateral and patent agent recruiting, including registering for on-campus interview programs and job fairs, scheduling interviews, monitoring candidates throughout the process, preparing and sending offer letters, coordinating follow-up efforts and onboarding process for the San Diego office.
• Work with Career Services professionals, law school student groups, affinity groups and other educational institutions (including hosting and coordinating events in the office and on-campus for assigned schools) to advance the Firm’s recruiting strategies.
• Collaborate with administrative departments on onboarding and integrating new hires, including coordinating new associate integration activities for the San Diego summer, fall, lateral and patent agent hires.
• Maintain recruiting records and generate viRecruit and Workday reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of professional recruiting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Event planning or logistics experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the attorney recruiting process and legal employment issues.
• Ability to set priorities, work independently and handle a variety of duties effectively under time constraints.
• Ability to understand unconscious bias and its effect on recruiting and hiring.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with all levels of firm personnel as well as external clients, including search firms and vendors.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior analytical, attention to detail, planning and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and creative with ability to make sound business decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
• Proficient with MS Office and applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday and viRecruit.
• Reliable transportation strongly preferred, as event support involves travel around San Diego and occasionally to the LA area.

The primary location for this job posting is in San Diego. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $26.97 - $36.49 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility. For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment. With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance. Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally. We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential. Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings. For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot. Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need. In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes. In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025. Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide. Austin, TX Boston, MA Boulder, CO Brussels, Belgium Century City, CA Hong Kong London Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Palo Alto, CA Salt Lake City, UT San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Shanghai (China) Washington, D.C. Wilmington, DE