Posted August 01, 2026
Legal Recruitment Coordinator
Capstone Search Partners
Washington, DC, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity: Legal Recruitment Coordinator (Campus Recruiting for Associate Attorneys)
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About the Firm
Our client, a highly respected and growing law firm, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Legal Recruitment Coordinator to join their team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys managing multiple recruiting initiatives simultaneously.
Position Overview
The Legal Recruitment Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the firm’s attorney recruitment strategy, with a strong focus on law school and associate recruiting. This individual will serve as a primary point-of-contact for first-year associates and ensure a seamless recruitment and onboarding experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing law firm where you can make a meaningful impact on attorney recruitment strategy and contribute to the development of emerging legal talent.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the legal recruitment team with new-hire onboarding, interviews and campus recruitment
- Lead and coordinate law school recruitment and campus recruiting initiatives
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with law schools and career services offices
- Serve as the primary point-of-contact for all first-year associate attorneys
- Coordinate interview schedules, candidate communications, and offer processes
- Support summer associate programs and related recruitment events
- Track recruiting metrics and maintain organized recruitment records
- Manage multiple recruiting projects while ensuring timely execution
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience in the legal space
- Prior experience within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
- Experience with campus recruiting and law school recruitment required
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter with a proactive, “go-getter” attitude
- High level of professionalism and discretion
