Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Posted May 10, 2024
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Work ModelDirect Hire Team

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a sharp and poised Legal Recruiting Coordinator for a global law firm. The Coordinator will assist with the fall recruitment, summer associate programs, and recruiting cycle for lateral associate and other attorney roles.
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Assist with the management of the fall recruitment program: liaise with law schools, register for on-campus interview and job fairs, coordinate and attend recruitment events, schedule callback interviews, and serve as a point of contact for candidates
  • Support the summer associate program: organize and monitor summer events, prepare orientation schedules, assist with coordinating summer assignments, prepare for mid and end of summer reviews, and summarize program survey
  • Assist with hiring and onboarding judicial clerks, lateral associates, and attorneys
  • Assist with special projects
 
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of recruitment experience in professional services firm
  • Experience supporting summer associate programs strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and project management sills, ability to juggle competing priorities
 
Key Points:
  • Collaborative Team
  • Recruiting Experience
  • Law Firm
 
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.
 
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.