Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Role Overview Fenwick is seeking a Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to collaborate closely with the Attorney Recruiting team and other teams across the firm to coordinate recruiting efforts for law students, lateral attorneys, partner recruiting, entry‑level associates, temporary attorneys, staff attorneys, and patent agents in our Silicon Valley or San Francisco offices. The position can be based in either office and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in‑office frequency determined by business needs and departmental directives. Responsibilities Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews and call‑back interviews; greet recruits. Gather interview evaluations and prepare evaluation packets for Hiring Partners and Recruiting Managers. Follow up on decisions, initiate letters to candidates, update records, and monitor follow‑up calls. Draft and finalize attorney offer letters; collaborate with Legal Personnel, Human Resources, and other departments to understand offer terms and negotiate with candidates. Handle offer correspondence and new hire processing, including background requests and conflict checks. Coordinate expense and cost sharing for candidates. Generate reports using LawCruit, Workday, Smartsheet, recruiting database, and spreadsheets. Build and maintain relationships with universities and other educational institutions. Assist in developing ongoing relationships with search firm consultants, providing them with up‑to‑date information about the firm, hiring goals and standards. Post job ads and source potential candidates. Act as a liaison with lateral hires, search firms, summer associates, and partner recruiting candidates. Work with the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting and law school team to coordinate summer program events, summer associate work assignment systems, evaluation tracking, mid‑summer and exit reviews, spring law school presentations, and firm branding events. Coordinate all arrangements, mailings and marketing for programs, presentations and receptions. Identify and register for STEAM Career Fairs related to Patent Engineer and Patent Scientist hiring. Schedule partner recruiting interviews and update partner candidate dashboard and other materials/databases. Coordinate hiring and pre‑arrival actions for lateral attorneys, including reference checks, conflict submittals, state bar verifications, and relocation. Coordinate new hire paperwork, start dates and relocation for lateral hires. Collaborate with other departments to arrange first‑week orientation and integration activities. Staff and coordinate temporary document review needs of the firm, including conflicts checks and processing hires in Workday. Assist new hires with immigration applications as needed. Perform other related duties and assist with projects as assigned. Desired Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of attorney recruiting processes. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with all levels of firm personnel and external clients, including search firms and vendors. Flexibility to adapt to changing work situations and handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Highly motivated and creative. Proficiency in MS Office and recruiting database software (preferably Workday and LawCruit). 2+ years of recruiting or recruiting coordination experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or experience strongly preferred. Benefits and Compensation The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000 – $95,750. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may be available based on performance. Temporary employees are generally not entitled to benefits except as otherwise required by law. Equal Employment Opportunity Fenwick & West LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts all employment‑related activities without regard to unlawful consideration of race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment discrimination laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fenwick & West LLP