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Manager, Legal Recruiting

San Francisco, CA · On-site

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The Manager, Legal Recruiting will be joining our highly collaborative team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting. This role will provide strategic direction to the firm, office, and ...

Lateral Recruiting Manager

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

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This position will work closely with the Managing Director of Growth and Director of Legal Recruiting on all attorney and paralegal hiring. The Lateral Recruiting Manager may also assist with ...

Lateral Recruiting Manager

Austin, TX · On-site +1

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This position will work closely with the Managing Director of Growth and Director of Legal Recruiting on all attorney and paralegal hiring. The Lateral Recruiting Manager may also assist with ...

Lateral Recruiting Manager

Omaha, NE · On-site +1

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This position will work closely with the Managing Director of Growth and Director of Legal Recruiting on all attorney and paralegal hiring. The Lateral Recruiting Manager may also assist with ...

Lateral Recruiting Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

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This position will work closely with the Managing Director of Growth and Director of Legal Recruiting on all attorney and paralegal hiring. The Lateral Recruiting Manager may also assist with ...

Lateral Recruiting Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

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This position will work closely with the Managing Director of Growth and Director of Legal Recruiting on all attorney and paralegal hiring. The Lateral Recruiting Manager may also assist with ...

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How much do legal recruiting manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal recruiting manager in the United States is $87,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal recruiting manager?

A Legal Recruiting Manager is responsible for overseeing the recruitment and hiring process of attorneys and other legal professionals within a law firm or legal department. They develop and implement strategies to attract top legal talent, coordinate interviews and hiring events, and manage relationships with law schools and recruitment agencies. Their role also includes ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new hires and maintaining compliance with hiring policies. Strong communication, organizational, and networking skills are essential in this position.

What is the difference between Legal Recruiting Manager vs Legal Recruiter?

AspectLegal Recruiting ManagerLegal Recruiter
CredentialsBachelor's degree; often experience in HR or legal staffingBachelor's degree; often entry to mid-level recruiting experience
Work EnvironmentOversees recruiting teams, develops strategies, manages hiring processesConducts candidate sourcing, interviews, and candidate engagement
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, corporate legal departments, staffing agenciesLaw firms, legal staffing agencies, corporate legal teams

The Legal Recruiting Manager focuses on leading recruiting efforts, developing strategies, and managing teams, while the Legal Recruiter handles candidate sourcing and screening. Both roles require legal recruiting knowledge, but the manager has broader responsibilities and oversight.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal recruiting manager?

To thrive as a Legal Recruiting Manager, you need a solid understanding of legal industry hiring practices, talent acquisition strategies, and a bachelor's degree—often in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), legal recruiting databases, and HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and the capacity to build strong relationships with candidates and partners are crucial soft skills. These competencies are vital for effectively sourcing, attracting, and retaining top legal talent in a competitive market.

What are some common challenges faced by legal recruiting managers during the hiring process?

Legal Recruiting Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing the urgent staffing needs of multiple practice groups, managing high-volume recruitment cycles, and attracting top legal talent in a highly competitive market. Additional difficulties can include aligning candidate expectations with firm culture and compensation, ensuring diversity and inclusion goals are met, and keeping up with evolving industry trends. Successful Legal Recruiting Managers proactively communicate with partners, use data-driven recruiting strategies, and foster strong relationships with law schools and legal professionals to overcome these obstacles.
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Infographic showing various Legal Recruiting Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,763 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Foley & Lardner LLP

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$21.50 - $28.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.  

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to execute entry-level attorney recruiting and summer recruiting activities for the firm's California, Denver, and Salt Lake City offices. Reporting to the Legal Recruiting Manager, the Legal Recruiting Coordinator will also contribute to firmwide Intellectual Property entry-level recruiting efforts. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day recruiting operations, candidate and summer program experiences, and executing outreach initiatives that support the firm's entry-level legal recruiting goals. The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will regularly interact with candidates, attorneys, law school representatives, and serve as a proactive representative of the firm.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and execute law student interviewing programs, patent engineer job fairs, and recruiting outreach events.
  • Facilitate candidate interview scheduling and logistics, including communications and attorney coordination.
  • Support planning and administrative processes associated with the summer associate and summer patent engineer programs.
  • Serve as a point of contact for summer associates, summer and entry-level patent engineer recruits, law student candidates, and entry-level associates throughout the recruiting cycle.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with law schools, student organizations, and key recruiting contacts to enhance the firm's visibility and support recruiting initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate recruiting records, candidate files, and budget tracking to support recruiting and summer program operations.
  • Coordinate recruiting committee meetings, materials, and related processes for assigned offices.
  • Collaborate with and support the Legal Recruiting Manager and other members of the Legal Recruiting team on recruiting initiatives, projects, and strategic priorities, including firmwide entry-level Intellectual Property recruiting efforts.
  • Attend recruiting and summer program events as needed. 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of recruiting experience in a professional services industry required.
  • Law firm and event planning experience is strongly preferred.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and attention to detail skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with candidates, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and viRecruit (or a comparable applicant tracking system) required.
  • Ability to travel occasionally and work extended hours during peak recruiting periods.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range for this position. The actual amount offered will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.  We are accepting ongoing applications.   Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with California's Fair Chance Act.

Salt Lake City - $58,100 to $81,300

Denver and San Diego - $63,900 to $89,400

Los Angeles - $66,800 to $93,500

Silicon Valley - $72,600 to $101,600

Employment Type: FULL_TIME