Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Coordinator

A well-established California law firm is seeking a Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Coordinator to join its Recruitment & Professional Development team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with legal recruiting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Coordinator will play a key role in attracting top legal talent while supporting attorney development initiatives across the firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruiting:

• Partner with the Director to execute recruiting strategies and maintain candidate records

• Coordinate and schedule interviews for attorney candidates

• Manage due diligence processes, including conflict checks

• Assist with background and reference checks upon offer acceptance

• Support onboarding and integration of new hires

• Maintain recruiting databases, tracking documents, and reporting metrics

• Assist with firmwide recruiting projects and initiatives

Professional Development:

• Support development of attorney training, mentoring, and development programs

• Assist with Inclusion & Equity initiatives, communications, and events

• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and professional development programming

• Provide administrative and project support for firmwide development initiatives

Administrative / Additional Support:

• Maintain candidate profiles and recruiting files

• Collect and distribute interview feedback

• Generate reports on recruiting efforts

• Provide cross-functional administrative support to HR, Operations, and Marketing as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

• 3+ years of experience in legal recruitment

• Strong understanding of the California legal market

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Dayforce, LawCruit)

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems

• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, client-facing presence

• Commitment to inclusion and equity in recruitment practices

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite per week)

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Fast-paced with exposure to firmwide initiatives and leadership

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Paid Time Off

• Professional Development Programs

• Additional firm-sponsored benefits