Legal Recruiting Coordinator

October 21, 2026
New York City, NY, US
$60,000 – $85,000/yr
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For the New York, DC or Boston Office of an International Law Firm

Responsibilities include

  • Coordinate lateral associate recruiting, including scheduling interviews, collecting attorney feedback, preparing offer letters, and facilitating onboarding;
  • Support law student recruiting efforts, including on-campus interviewing (OCI), candidate communications, and coordination with law schools.
  • Organize Hiring Committee meetings, prepare candidate materials, and track interview evaluations and recruiting decisions.
  • Assist with summer associate program administration, including orientation, training sessions, social events, and calendar management.
  • Maintain summer associate evaluations and feedback reports, and compile materials for mid-summer and end-of-summer reviews.
  • Support onboarding and orientation for lateral attorneys and first-year associates, while assisting with recruiting events and special projects.

Qualifications include

  • 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a law firm.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and build relationships across different practice groups
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, candidates, and colleagues.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility to travel as needed and work occasional evenings or weekends to support recruiting events and time-sensitive projects.

Salary: New York: $70k-$85k. Washington, DC & Boston: $60k-$84k