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Seattle, WA

$22.75 - $30.50/hr

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Portland, OR · On-site

$21.25 - $28.25/hr

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Recruiting Coordinator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in ... The Recruiting Coordinator may also support Summer Associate and entry-level Associate recruiting ...

Recruiting Coordinator

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$20.25 - $27/hr

Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in ... The Recruiting Coordinator may also support Summer Associate and entry-level Associate recruiting ...

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Denver, CO · On-site

$51K - $77K/yr

This position will work closely with and support the Firm's Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applications, sourcing candidates for ...

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How much do attorney recruiting coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for attorney recruiting coordinator in the United States is $23.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Attorney Recruiting Coordinator vs Legal Recruiting Assistant?

AspectAttorney Recruiting CoordinatorLegal Recruiting Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree; experience in legal or HR recruiting preferredOften an associate degree or relevant experience in legal support roles
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, corporate legal departments, law schoolsLegal firms, law offices, legal staffing agencies
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in law firms and legal departments for coordinating attorney hiringUsed in legal staffing and administrative support roles within legal settings
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in legal recruiting, career advancementEntry-level legal support, administrative roles in legal recruiting

The Attorney Recruiting Coordinator focuses on managing the attorney hiring process, including candidate sourcing and interview coordination, often requiring experience in legal recruiting. The Legal Recruiting Assistant typically provides administrative support in legal recruiting activities, with less emphasis on strategic recruiting tasks. Both roles are essential in legal hiring but differ in responsibilities and experience requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in human resources or legal administration, often with a bachelor's degree preferred. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are commonly required. Excellent interpersonal communication, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure efficient recruitment processes, seamless candidate experiences, and successful attorney onboarding in a competitive legal environment.

What are Attorney Recruiting Coordinators?

Attorney Recruiting Coordinators are professionals responsible for managing and facilitating the recruitment process for attorneys at law firms or legal departments. They coordinate activities such as job postings, interview scheduling, campus recruiting events, and onboarding of new hires. These coordinators work closely with hiring partners, attorneys, and candidates to ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment experience. Their role is essential in attracting top legal talent and supporting the firm's overall hiring strategy.

What are some common challenges faced by Attorney Recruiting Coordinators during the law firm hiring process?

Attorney Recruiting Coordinators often navigate challenges such as managing simultaneous recruitment cycles, coordinating interview schedules with busy attorneys, and maintaining clear communication with candidates throughout the process. Balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders—partners, associates, and candidates—requires strong organizational skills and adaptability. Additionally, meeting tight deadlines during on-campus recruiting and ensuring a positive candidate experience are key priorities that can be demanding but rewarding parts of the role.
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Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Philadelphia, PA • Hybrid

$20.25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator reporting to the Attorney Recruiting Manager. This position will reside in the Philadelphia office and will be responsible for coordinating a wide range of activities supporting the overall planning, management and administration of student and lateral attorney recruiting and integration, including student recruiting, planning of the summer associate program, lateral recruiting, orientation and special projects for the Philadelphia office.

A hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available for this position.

General Responsibilities

Law Student Recruiting:

  • Responds to applicant inquiries.

  • Drafts student status correspondence and updates internal team with offers and declines.

  • Coordinates interview schedules.

  • Prepares candidate materials/interview packages.

  • Schedules and coordinates callback interviews.

  • Coordinates follow up office visits and lunches/dinners.

  • Maintains relationship/communication with law school placement offices.

  • Organizes and attends student recruiting receptions and on-campus events.

  • Compiles information for National Association for Law Placement (NALP).

  • Maintains ViRecruit and other student recruiting databases; prepares status reports.

  • Assists manager with preparation for recruiting committee meetings; attends meetings as directed.

Lateral Associate Recruiting:

  • Assists Lateral Attorney Recruiting team with initiating searches.

  • Coordinates scheduling, screening and callback interviews with candidates and attorneys.

  • Prepares candidate interview packages.

  • Prepares offer letters.

  • Coordinates conflict and background check clearance for laterals (and students).

  • Follows and completes lateral hiring onboarding checklist procedures.

Summer Associate Program:

  • Assists with preparation of agendas for summer committee meetings; attends meetings as directed.

  • Coordinates Summer Associate office orientation.

  • Assists in the planning and organization of summer events (including training programs, orientation, events, etc.).

  • Attends summer associate events.

  • Develops relationships and communicates frequently with summer associates regarding integration and summer experience.

  • Responds to questions and requests from summer associates and attorneys about summer program.

Fall Associate Orientation:

  • Coordinates Bar Exam Registration and Bar Review Courses.

  • Coordinates salary stipends while studying for the Bar Exam.

  • Coordinates the local Fall Associate orientation.

Experience/Qualifications:

This job requires:

  • A bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, and

  • A minimum of 2 years of related law firm recruiting, campus recruiting or Human Resources experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • The ability to provide quality customer service to both internal and external clients.

  • Planning/organizational skills.

  • The ability to work individually as well as with a team.

  • Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.

  • Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Knowledge of ViRecruit is a plus.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers."

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.