What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Recruiting Coordinator position at Palmer Legal Staffing?
A DC Law Firm is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator. The Recruiting Coordinator will assist the Recruiting & Human Resources Manager with all aspects of lateral attorney, fall associate, summer associate and support staff recruiting. This is a hybrid position. The firm has great benefits.
Status: Hybrid M-F 9:00 – 5:30 3-days in-office, 2-day remote
Salary: Up to 110,000.00
**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**
Duties and 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; and
- Perform additional projects as assigned by the Recruiting & Human Resources Manager and Members.
Job Requirements:
- 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.).
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
- Must be flexible to work additional hours and travel occasionally
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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