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Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Hawthorne Lane
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

Are you looking to take your career in legal recruiting to the next level? As the Legal Recruiting Coordinator of this world class law firm, you will be in charge of managing full-cycle recruitment responsibilities and the professional development of newly hired summer associates. The team is looking for a proactive individual; someone who can manage lots of moving parts and doesn’t let important details slip through the cracks. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a brilliant team in a firm that has the resources to help you to grow professionally.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support all aspects of the recruitment process and associate recruiting program by screening applicants, scheduling in-person interviews with multiple team members, assessing candidate skill level, and overseeing offer negotiation and/or rejection letters.
  • Assist with professional development initiates for the team, including training sessions, special event coordination, and moral boosting activities.
  • Coordinate and participate in large scale networking events like job fairs and campus career events.
  • Anticipate and respond to attorney questions regarding DC bar application as well as Continuing Legal Education rules and programs.
  • Assist the budget department to ensure travel expenses are accurately recorded and reimbursements are administered on time.
  • Provide additional administrative support to associates within the firm as needed.
  • Create and edit reports to follow market and internal trends and understand departmental needs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • DC office has an outstanding reputation as best-in-class, top-tier organization.
  • Amazing benefits plan.
  • Special emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
  • Hybrid work schedule; requires flexibility for in-person recruiting events.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least 2 years’ of relevant recruitment or HR experience is required. Experience working in a law firm is a plus.
  • Ownership. You take a lot of pride in the work you produce and are excited by new challenges.
  • Effective. Because you’ll be working closely with busy professionals, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
  • Confidential. You’ll need to be diplomatic and exercise good judgment during the hiring process; a confidential and professional manner are required.
  • Detail-oriented. You understand the importance of paying close attention to details.


The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.


Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000

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