Job Title: Recruiting & HR Coordinator
Location (city, state): Hybrid in Washington DC
Industry: Legal
Pay: $30–$35/hour
Schedule: 8:00–4:00 or 8:30–4:30, 40 hours per week
Background Requirements: Required
About Our Client:
A highly regarded litigation boutique firm focused on representing clients in complex disputes. The firm handles civil, criminal, regulatory matters, and appeals across the U.S. and internationally. Known for managing high-stakes cases, the firm has steadily grown to over 70 employees with offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago.
Job Description:
The Recruiting & HR Coordinator supports attorney and professional staff recruiting efforts and human resources activities. This role includes managing full-cycle recruiting, facilitating onboarding, supporting professional development programs, and assisting with performance management. The role works collaboratively across offices and provides operational HR support for the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruiting Coordination:
- Monitor the Careers inbox; create candidate profiles in viDesktop.
- Schedule virtual and in-person interviews for attorney and staff candidates.
- Track application status, interview evaluations, and offers extended.
- Draft and send candidate communications, including welcome, confirmation, and rejection letters.
- Human Resources Support:
- Manage new hire orientation schedules and onboarding activities.
- Track attorney bar admissions, CLE compliance, and assist with CLE accreditation processes.
- Provide support for professional development and performance management processes.
- Event Support:
- Coordinate and provide onsite support for recruiting events (e.g., Clerkship Receptions, JIOP receptions).
- General Administration:
- Create and manage viDesktop credentials for employees.
- Manage search firm fee agreements and other recruiting documentation in NetDocs.
- Serve as a back-up for local administrative tasks.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience:
- 2+ years in recruiting and/or HR, preferably at an AmLaw 200 firm or boutique litigation firm.
- Experience with full-cycle recruiting, interview coordination, and new hire orientation.
- Familiarity with viDesktop or similar talent management systems.
- Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional time management, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across offices.
Perks:
- Competitive salary and pay flexibility
- Hybrid work environment with core onsite days
- Opportunity to work with a prestigious litigation boutique firm
- Engaging and collaborative team culture
- Exposure to high-level professionals and complex recruiting processes
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
