Outreach Coordinator

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York, the Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for working directly with and supporting the Recruiting Outreach team to help coordinate all aspects of entry level hiring.

This role reports into the Sr. Manager, Recruiting Outreach and will also provide as-needed support to the Chief Recruiting Officer and the office’s local recruiting team.

Responsibilities include:

U.S.-Wide Screening Interview Logistics & Coordination

• Scheduling and coordinating all 2L screening interviews, OCI, and Early Interview Programs (EIP) across all offices.
• Coordinating with attorneys for interview participation and feedback collection.
• Funneling vetted candidates to local offices.
• Providing support to local offices for pre and post-offer in-person events (office receptions, super days).

Law School Engagement

• Planning, executing, and supporting pre-OCI outreach, including sponsorship coordination, event planning, and materials/swag preparation and delivery at all schools.
• Liaising with career services offices and student organizations.
• Managing school-specific calendars and communications.

Event Planning & Execution

• Coordinating logistics for all in-person and virtual law school outreach events (e.g., receptions, info sessions, panels).
• Providing support to local offices for in-office outreach events (i.e. Home for the Holidays, Spring Reception).
• Managing attendee tracking and post-event follow-ups.
• Ensuring firm branding and materials are current and consistent.

Firmwide Training Support

• Generating and coordinating enhanced firmwide summer program trainings.
• Participating in firmwide onboarding/integration projects, in coordination with professional development.

Candidate Communication & Experience

• Serving as a consistent point of contact for law student candidates throughout the process.
• Ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
• Helping to maintain a positive and professional candidate experience aligned with our firm’s values.

Data & Reporting

• Entering and maintaining candidate data in recruiting systems.
• Running reports and assisting in post-season analysis and hiring metrics tracking.
• Supporting compliance with data privacy, NALP guidelines, and internal audit standards.

Team & Operational Support

• Creating and maintaining process documentation and timelines.
• Coordinating with marketing, diversity, and alumni relations teams where applicable.
• Providing support locally as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and implement detailed, complex projects while balancing a wide variety of duties.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ prior legal recruiting or marketing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and other programs.
• Familiarity with ViRecruit, ChromeRiver, and iManage is a plus.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $80-95k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.