Legal Recruiting Senior Coordinator

Job Overview Senior Coordinator leads full‑cycle recruiting for experienced lateral associates and partners, managing senior‑level candidate pipelines and coordinating with firm leadership. Responsibilities Partner with the Director of Strategic Growth (Legal), Strategic Growth Managers, Practice Group Leaders, Hiring Partners, and other internal stakeholders to support lateral hiring while ensuring compliance with firm policies and processes. Coordinate the full candidate lifecycle, including job postings, applicant tracking system maintenance, interview scheduling, candidate communications, feedback collection, and the preparation of offer materials and pre‑arrival documentation. Manage relationships and communications with search firms, candidates, attorneys, business professionals, and other third parties to deliver a responsive, high‑quality candidate experience. Own key recruiting operations, including interview logistics, background checks, references, preliminary conflict clearance, candidate expense reimbursements, agency agreements, invoices, and recruiting records. Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and recruiting data, prepare reports and administrative materials, and support special projects and broader recruiting operations. Conduct market research, track talent movements, support sourcing strategy, compile recruiting metrics, and help inform hiring decisions and search progress. Produce timely, accurate work product, communicate effectively, meet deadlines, foster positive working relationships, and uphold firm policies and standards. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. At least 3+ years of legal recruiting experience in a law‑firm environment. Demonstrated hands‑on experience utilizing applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS, LawCruit, or ViRecruit, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook, virtual platforms such as Zoom or Teams, and search tools such as Pirical Legal Professionals, Leopard List, and LinkedIn Recruiter. Strong judgment and discretion in handling confidential information, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, and flexibility to work occasional evening or weekend hours during peak recruiting periods. Foundational knowledge of, or experience with, generative AI tools applied to high‑volume recruitment workflow optimization is highly preferred. Proven ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential client and candidate credentials with absolute integrity. Superior written communication and public presentation abilities across all professional levels. Ability to prioritize rapidly shifting tasks, stay organized under pressure, and meet strict deadlines. Ability to occasionally log irregular evening or weekend hours during peak lateral hiring seasons. Benefits Base annual pay range between $75,000 and $90,000, varying based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position. EEO Statement EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled. Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cricket Wireless LLC.