What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiting Coordinator position at Friedman Williams?
About the Company
The Recruiting Coordinator will assist the Recruiting & Human Resources Manager and Members with all aspects of lateral attorney, fall associate, summer associate, and support staff recruiting. This hybrid work position is in our Washington, DC office.
About the Role
The Recruiting Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the recruiting efforts for various legal positions within the firm.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Recruiting & HR Manager to plan and coordinate all aspects of 1L, 2L, 3L, lateral attorney, and support staff recruiting;
- Manage summer associate, lateral attorney, and support staff job postings;
- Assist with law school and summer associate recruiting, including planning on-campus events, and coordinating interviews;
- Help manage the summer associate program, including onboarding, training, event logistics, and communication;
- Maintain the recruiting database, including candidate data entry, interview scheduling, and tracking of lateral attorneys, summer associates, and support staff;
- Assist in preparation of NALP surveys and Flo Recruit listings;
- Help prepare and distribute materials for Recruiting Committee meetings;
- Coordinate onboarding process of lateral attorneys, fall associates, summer associates, and support staff;
- Perform additional projects as assigned by the Recruiting & Human Resources Manager and Members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of law firm recruiting experience;
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with people at all levels;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently;
- Ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and in a team-oriented environment;
- Commitment to excellence and high standards;
- Proficient on Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
- Experience with HRIS databases (e.g., ADP, viRecruit, Flo Recruit, Symplicity, etc.).
Required Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; Proficient on Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.); Experience with HRIS databases (e.g., ADP, viRecruit, Flo Recruit, Symplicity, etc.).