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RECRUITING COORDINATOR (LAW SCHOOL & ENTRY-LEVEL TALENT)Location: Charlotte, NC
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Our client, aprestigious Southeastern law firm, is seeking aRecruiting Coordinatorto supportlaw school recruiting,on-campus initiatives, andentry-level hiringacross the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented recruiting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about candidate experience, relationship-building, and supporting early-career legal talent.
The position works closely with thefirmwide rolewith a standard schedule of37.5 hours per weekand no direct reports.
Director of Attorney Recruitment and the broader recruiting team to manage full-cycle processes for summer associates and entry-level attorneys. This is a
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ yearsof experience instudentor
- entry-level recruiting in a law firm.
- Experience with
- on-campus recruiting, candidate coordination and managing
- summer associate programs .
- Prior work in an
- AmLaw 200 firm is a
- plus
- Familiarity with
- Flo Recruit or similar applicant tracking systems
- preferred
- Strong proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite
- Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and support talent initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Summer Associate Program ManagementPlan and coordinate all aspectsof the summer associate program, including onboarding, events, and professional development programming
- Oversee summer associate
- assignments ,
- schedules , and
- feedback in partnership with the work captain
- Manage the
- program budget and collaborate with local offices for
- implementation
- primary point of contact for summer associates and
- address day-to-day inquiries
- Collect and
- assess feedback from participants and recommend improvements
- Entry-Level Recruitment
- full-cycle recruitment process for
- entry-level associates
- Oversee budgets related to
- on-campus and
- networking events
- Coordinate OCI logistics , including law school registrations, attorney interview schedules, and candidate selection
- Arrange callback interviews , including travel and scheduling
- drafting offer letters and
- onboarding documentation
- Maintain accurate candidate data in the applicant tracking system (
- Flo Recruit )
- Build relationships with
- law schools and
- recruiting peers
- On-Campus Recruiting
- Plan and
- execute on-campus events such as career fairs, mock interviews, and law school programs
- Organize digital recruiting events using firm-approved platforms
- off-campus and
- firm-hosted events
- Develop and
- maintain relationships with law school
- career services and
- student groups
- Post job opportunities on relevant law school platforms
- Travel during peak recruiting seasons as needed
- marketing and
- outreach materials
- General Recruiting Support
- onboarding and
- employee experience initiatives
- Track and
- report recruiting metrics and
- candidate data
- Monitor recruiting
- expenditures and assist with
- budget reporting
Serve as a
Manage the
Assist with
Assist with
Collaborate on
Partner with HR, Marketing, and Community Engagement teams on
Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity tomake a meaningful impacton along-standing,prominent firm’s legal talent pipeline by leading campus outreach, summer programming, and entry-level hiring efforts. The environment iscollegialandgrowth-oriented, with mentorship, professional development, and cross-department collaboration built into the culture. If you enjoy working with aspiring attorneys and managing logistics with precision and care, this position provides anideal platformto expand your recruiting career.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Expected base salary range of
- $65,000-$85,000 , determined by experience and market factors
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; employee referral program; PTO and holidays; an employee assistance program; and corporate discounts
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit acover letter,resume, andundergraduate school transcriptfor consideration.
Our client is anEqual Opportunity Employer.
Freqently Asked Questions
For a Recruiting Coordinator specializing in law firm entry-level recruitment, sharp organizational skills, excellent communication, and experience with on-campus recruiting are vital. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems like Flo Recruit and a knack for managing summer associate programs can significantly boost effectiveness in Charlotte’s competitive legal market.
Unlike general recruitment, legal recruiting coordinators juggle complex cycles involving summer associates and entry-level attorneys. Their role entails managing on-campus events, coordinating interviews with attorneys, and ensuring compliance with law school recruitment protocols, demanding precision and legal-sector-specific relationship-building skills.
Progression often leads to roles like Recruiting Manager or Director of Attorney Recruitment. With experience in managing full-cycle recruiting and developing strategic campus outreach, coordinators can transition into leadership positions overseeing broader talent acquisition programs within prestigious firms.
Stephens International Recruiting, Inc. emphasizes a collaborative environment with direct support from senior attorney recruiters. Their focus on candidate experience and early-career talent development, especially within top Southeastern law firms, creates tailored recruiting processes uncommon in general staffing agencies.
At Stephens, the role integrates hybrid work flexibility and close collaboration with legal professionals, emphasizing full-cycle recruitment for summer associates and entry-level lawyers. This contrasts with more generic recruitment jobs by focusing on specialized law school recruiting and event coordination within a prestigious firm setting.
Charlotte’s legal market is growing, increasing demand for skilled recruiting coordinators in law firms. Candidates should anticipate a competitive landscape requiring strong networking with local law schools, adept multi-tasking, and familiarity with legal recruitment tools to stand out in this city’s thriving legal sector.
Charlotte’s traffic patterns can vary, so planning commutes around peak hours is essential. Hybrid roles at local firms often require occasional office presence, so proximity to downtown or accessible transit options can improve daily convenience and work-life balance in this dynamic urban area.
Recruiting Coordinators in Charlotte’s legal sector typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and firm size. This range reflects the region’s cost of living and the specialized nature of legal recruitment responsibilities, offering competitive compensation for early-career talent recruiters.
Managing the summer associate program at Stephens involves orchestrating onboarding, professional development, and scheduling, which deepens a coordinator’s operational expertise and strengthens relationships with emerging legal talent. This responsibility enriches the role beyond typical recruitment tasks by fostering meaningful candidate engagement.
Coordinators must handle complex logistics, including event planning, candidate outreach, and liaising with law schools under tight deadlines. Balancing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and delivering a high-quality candidate experience in a prestigious firm setting requires agility and exceptional organizational skills.
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