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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Legal Recruiting Assistant

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Help arrange schedules and manage summer associate hiring initiatives for firmwide offices. Summer Program * Work with the Legal Recruiting team to plan and execute summer associate programs firmwide.

Ropes & Gray

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Boston, MA

$18.50 - $23/hr

Overview JOB SUMMARY: The Legal Recruiting Assistant will support the Boston Office legal ... Summer Associate Program: * Assist with summer program event management, including creating ...

Allen Matkins

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $28.75/hr

This role works closely with the Legal Recruiting Manager to execute all aspects of the firm's law student recruiting efforts and the Summer Associate Program. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented ...

Kay Search Group

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

New York, NY · Hybrid

$115K - $125K/yr

Legal Recruiting Coordinator Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Company: Highly prestigious Global AM ... Manage on-campus recruiting logistics, including interview programming, scheduling, and related ...

Reed Smith US

Legal Recruiting Specialist

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Position summary The Legal Recruiting Specialist will work with the Legal Recruiting team in the ... managing multiple priorities Ability to apply sound judgment to decisions Ability to access, use ...

Robert Half

Recruiting Manager (Legal)

New York, NY · On-site

$66K - $79K/yr

JOB REQUISITION Recruiting Manager (Legal) LOCATION NY MIDTOWN NEW YORK As a Recruiting Manager , your responsibilities will include developing and growing a client base and new business ...

Robert Half

Recruiting Manager (Legal)

Los Angeles, CA

$68K - $85K/yr

JOB REQUISITION Recruiting Manager (Legal) LOCATION CA LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN Job Summary As a Recruiting Manager , your responsibilities will include developing and growing a client base and new ...

Robert Half

Recruiting Manager (Legal)

Washington, DC

$62K - $72K/yr

JOB REQUISITION Recruiting Manager (Legal) LOCATION DC WASHINGTON DC Job Summary As a Recruiting Manager , your responsibilities will include developing and growing a client base and new business ...

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How much do legal recruiting manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 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, and why are they important?

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 June 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,763 per year, or $42.2 per hour.
Legal Recruiting Assistant

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Phelps Dunbar LLP

New Orleans, LA • On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

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Job description

Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Legal Recruiting Assistant at Phelps Dunbar will work closely with the Legal Recruiting Department to help implement all aspects of legal recruiting including the on-campus interview process and lateral hiring. The position is located in New Orleans. The Legal Recruiting Assistant must demonstrate sound judgement, ensure confidentiality, and maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions with internal and external contacts on all levels. This is a firmwide, entry-level, non-exempt position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

On-Campus Recruiting (OCI)

  • Assist in law school communications; register for on-campus interviews at law schools.
  • Help arrange schedules and manage summer associate hiring initiatives for firmwide offices.

Summer Program

  • Work with the Legal Recruiting team to plan and execute summer associate programs firmwide.
  • Travel to offices firmwide as needed to help and attend scheduled social functions.
  • Help with administrative onboarding and offboarding for all summer associate hires firmwide.

New Associate Orientation and Hiring

  • Assist in administrative management of firmwide onboarding process for new lawyers arriving from law school and from judicial clerkships.
  • Assist in planning and implementing firmwide New Associate Orientation.
  • Lateral Legal Hiring
  • Assist in law school outreach and recruiting efforts that pertain to lateral hiring.
  • Helping Legal Recruiting team with determining hiring needs firmwide, writing and placing job applications, resume collections, scheduling interviews and legal offer and hiring administration.
  • Collect all completed new hire forms
  • Prepare and send new hire and departure notices.
  • Prepare, mail and e-file new hire and departure packets.
  • Help maintain electronic personnel files in multiple databases.
  • Help manage resume collection and response.
  • Schedule and assist with Event planning and Professional Development training programs.

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