Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Overview Ready to write your story? Join MoFo as an ATTORNEY RECRUITING COORDINATOR on our Attorney Talent team! This role can be based in Washington, DC or Austin. About the Role As Attorney Recruiting Coordinator, you'll play a hands‑on role in every stage of the attorney hiring lifecycle — from the excitement of summer associate season to the precision of on‑campus recruiting and the strategy behind lateral growth. This is a role for someone who thrives on juggling competing priorities, building relationships across all levels of the organization, and taking ownership of complex, high‑stakes processes. Summer Associate Program Supports all aspects of the Summer Associate Program — orientation and training, assignment quality, social events, and performance reviews — under the direction of the Attorney Recruiting Manager and firm leadership. Contributes to program planning by coordinating meetings, developing agendas, creating communication plans, and drafting communications to the office and local hiring committee. Partners with the Office Hiring Partner and Practice Group Recruiting Partners to select and support associate summer liaisons, providing training, timely information, and planning resources. Facilitates the summer associate offer process in close coordination with recruiting partners and the Hiring Committee; owns the administrative execution of all offer‑related activities. Leads tactical planning and execution of law student outreach, Summer Associate Program events, and offeree events, with attendance at all planned functions. 1L & 2L Recruiting Programs Coordinates the 1L Wetmore, TSPP, and 2L Fall On‑Campus Interviewing programs, including resume review, callback scheduling, feedback collection, offer follow‑up, and funnel tracking. Supports the Fall OCI program for designated schools by distributing resumes, drafting interviewer slates, preparing interview packets, organizing callback meetings, and maintaining all related records. Builds and maintains strong relationships with recruiting partners, associates, and key stakeholders to drive attorney participation in OCI; keeps all parties informed throughout the process. Assists in planning and coordinating receptions and on‑campus events as part of the fall recruiting season. Prepares offer letters and maintains accurate records of interviews, offers, rejections, and acceptances; represents the firm at law schools as requested. Lateral Recruiting and Hiring Supports the Attorney Recruiting Manager in building talent pipelines and strategic recruitment plans for high‑demand practice groups. Assists with position approvals and postings, including drafting job descriptions, coordinating with practice groups, obtaining approvals, and engaging search firms. Manages candidate workflows as needed — screening resumes, checking references, scheduling interviews, preparing marketing materials, tracking evaluations, and maintaining applicant files. Prepares offer letters for lateral associates and provides candidate follow‑up; serves as backup support for related Taleo documentation and new hire notifications. Assists with lateral hire and fall associate onboarding, including reviewing and updating orientation materials and supporting arrival logistics. Data, Technology & Reporting Owns data integrity across all applicant records in the firm's applicant tracking system. Tracks key recruiting metrics, compiles new hire statistics, generates reports on request, and monitors recruiting expenses. Supports budget development and tracking for the Summer Associate Program, OCI season, and general recruiting activities; maintains appropriate cost controls. About You Bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years of recruiting experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Strong technology skills in MS Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Human Resource and ATS systems and relational databases preferred. Previous mid‑large size law firm or professional services firm experience preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels within and outside the firm. Ability to work within a cross‑functional team environment demonstrating reliability, dependability and flexibility is essential. Excellent organizational, process, and follow‑through skills. Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work product. Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently. Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively. Ability to anticipate issues, assess information, and provide responsive solutions. High client service ethic and a proven record in delivering exemplary client satisfaction to external and internal client constituencies. Ability to work under pressure amidst critical deadlines. Ability to keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding Firm business matters. About MoFo At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition. About Us: Inclusion + Engagement: Commitment to Pro Bono: The MoFo Foundation: Benefits MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day. A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family. Industry‑leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care. Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps. Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun. Education reimbursement annually. Dedicated Talent Development team. Competitive annual profit‑sharing contribution. Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. Washington, D.C. salary range: $60k to $84k For questions regarding this position, please e‑mail View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Morrison Foerster