Attorney Recruiting & Development Coordinator

Title: Attorney Recruiting & Development Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all stages of law student and entry-level attorney recruiting, from interview scheduling to feedback collection and tracking
• Assist with onboarding and orientation for summer associates, first-year attorneys, and lateral hires
• Help plan and execute summer associate events, training sessions, and performance tracking activities
• Liaise with law school career services and manage logistics for interview programs and sponsorship events
• Maintain recruiting data and ensure accuracy in the applicant tracking system (viDesktop)
• Organize and support internal events such as welcome receptions and associate happy hours
• Support various administrative needs and contribute to ongoing departmental projects
• Respond to data requests, prepare surveys, and maintain records related to recruiting and associate development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 2 years of experience in a law firm setting
• Prior experience in legal recruiting or attorney development is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with ATS systems (especially viDesktop) is a plus
• Comfortable working extended hours during recruiting season

Desired Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interact professionally with attorneys, candidates, and law school representatives
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Collaborative attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with new systems and tools
• Resourceful and proactive problem-solver with a service-oriented mindset