What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney Development & Recruiting Coordinator position at Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP?
JOB TITLE: Attorney Development & Recruiting
Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Legal Recruiting & Attorney
Development
REPORTS TO: Director of Legal Recruiting &
DEI; Director of Attorney Development
DATE: 01/05/26
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB STATUS: Regular, Full-time, Hybrid
Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative Attorney
Development & Recruiting Coordinator to support all aspects of attorney recruiting and
development. This role partners closely with the Hiring Committee (HC), Summer Program
Committee (SPC), and other firm departments to ensure smooth execution of recruiting
operations, onboarding, and orientations.
Key Responsibilities:
Professional Development & Training:
• Coordinate the planning, logistics, and execution of attorney training programs, CLEs, and
firm-wide development initiatives.
• Track CLE compliance and maintain training attendance records.
• Assist Training Committee with implementing various attorney trainings throughout the
firm.
Attorney Performance Management:
• Support mid-year and end-of-year performance review process.
• Assist with compiling evaluation packets and review committee meetings.
• Maintain and track confidential review data.
• Help generate reports and summaries related to evaluations and attorney progression.
Attorney Onboarding & Integration
• Assist with onboarding and orientations for new attorneys and summer associates.
• Coordinate orientation schedules and other onboarding materials.
• Assist with processing bar stipends, clerkship bonuses, and relocation reimbursements in
collaboration with HR and Payroll.
• Act as a resource for attorneys and help promote a positive, supportive professional
environment.
Hiring Committee & Recruiting Operations
• Coordinate the hiring process for post-clerkship and summer associate candidates.
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• Manage the attorney recruiting inbox, applicant tracking systems (viGlobal), and candidate
files.
• Schedule and support interviews (screeners and callbacks), including logistics, tech setup,
and attorney pairings.
• Prepare evaluation packets, maintain status trackers, and circulate materials before
committee meetings.
• Assist with reference checks, offers, and onboarding coordination with HR and Conflicts.
Summer Program & Summer Program Committee
• Support the Summer Program Committee in planning and executing all aspects of the
Summer Program.
• Assist with updating materials (binders, calendars, feedback packets, and evaluation
forms).
• Assist with orientations, trainings, mentor assignments, and summer associate events.
• Track work assignments, evaluations, and project feedback; assist with end-of-summer
evaluations and off-boarding.
Law Schools & OCI
• Coordinate On-Campus Interview (OCI) registration and communications with law schools
and student groups.
• Schedule interview teams, coordinate OCI logistics, and serve as firm contact for
participating schools.
• Assist with OCI registration.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in legal, professional services, or HR strongly
preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in law school career services, or professional recruiting
or development within a law firm or similar environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and meet multiple and/or tight deadlines
effectively under pressure.
• High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and act independently while knowing
when to seek guidance.
• Strong professional demeanor and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with
attorneys and leadership; approaches colleagues and candidates with a client-service
framework.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iManage, Adobe Acrobat,
Google Docs, and Zoom.
• Experience with viGlobal, Symplicity, and 12Twenty is a plus.
Work Environment:
• Full-time, with flexibility for overtime as business needs require.
• This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco office, working in-office at least three days
per week. At times, the Coordinator may be required to work in-office more than the
standard three days per week.
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Compensation and Classification:
• Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• FLSA Status: This position is non-exempt.
About Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
For more than 40 years, Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP has litigated complex, high-stakes civil and
criminal cases throughout the nation. We take cases where companies, products, and careers are
riding on the result. Our clients are high-profile individuals, as well as some of the world’s most
successful companies, including Dexcom, Google, Genentech, Lyft, Meta, Netflix, OpenAI, and
Qualcomm. Recently we have been named as The Recorder’s Tech Litigation Department of the
Year and The American Lawyer’s Litigation Boutique of the Year, among many additional
prestigious recognitions. The firm not only prides itself in its record of success at trial, but in the
office culture it maintains.
Our office, in the historic Jackson Square district of San Francisco, features brick and timber
architecture, an eclectic modern art collection, and an open-door policy. The office environment is
fast-paced, dynamic, and informal. Enjoy the camaraderie of a smaller firm that values each team
member’s contributions. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits,
including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare
and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), catered office lunches twice a week, as well as
opportunities for professional development and growth. If this sounds like a good fit, we are excited
to hear from you.
As a firm, we recognize the importance of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal
profession, and we think one of the best ways to do this is to encourage and support lawyers and
professional staff from all backgrounds, inside and outside of our firm. Learn about our firm culture
and our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP is committed to providing all of its employees equal opportunity in
any and all employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex,
age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation as required by law.
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Salary : $95,000 - $110,000