Job Description

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier law firm to hire a Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Coordinator . This role works closely with the Director of Attorney Recruitment & Professional Development to support the firm's efforts to attract, hire, and develop top legal and administrative talent.
The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of the legal industry, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to implement effective recruiting and professional development strategies tailored to the competitive California legal market. This position plays a key part in promoting a firm culture that supports the attraction, retention, and growth of exceptional legal professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting
Partner with the Director to implement recruiting strategies and maintain recruiting records
Schedule and coordinate applicant interviews
Manage due diligence for attorney hires and ensure timely completion of conflict checks
Coordinate with Human Resources on background and reference checks for new hires
Support new attorney hires during orientation and integration
Assist with firmwide recruiting projects and attorney hiring initiatives
Maintain and update tracking documents for attorney statistics and recruiting data
Professional Development
Assist in creating and implementing attorney development initiatives, training, and mentoring programs
Support inclusion and equity communications, events, and programming
Coordinate calendars for meetings, trainings, and professional development events
Provide support on professional development projects as assigned by the Director
Maintain candidate profiles, manage recruiting databases, coordinate interview schedules, and compile feedback
Generate reports on recruiting efforts and assist with administrative and strategic projects
Additional Administrative Support
Provide administrative support to internal departments including Administration, HR, and Marketing
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
Ensure consistent on-site attendance (3 days per week) and willingness to work extended hours as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred (HR/recruiting certifications a plus)
3+ years of legal industry recruiting experience
Strong understanding of the California legal market
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity in recruitment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly
Strong client-facing presence, professionalism, and confidence
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with recruiting/ATS systems such as Dayforce and LawCruit
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate: $33.65-$43.27/hr DOE
Excellent benefits package
Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

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