Become part of the Parker Poe team that – for more than a century – has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments. We are a tight-knit firm that values the person beyond the lawyer or professional. Because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically. If you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services – without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities – this is the place to be.
Job Title: Recruiting Coordinator - Law School and Entry Level
Reports To: Director of Attorney Recruitment
Position Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Recruiting Coordinator to join our mid-sized law firm. This role will focus on managing on-campus recruiting, the summer associate program, and entry-level associate hiring. The Recruiting Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Attorney Recruitment and collaborate with the other recruiting team members. This is a firm wide role.
The typical schedule will consist of 7.5 hours per day, equating to 37.5 hours per week. There are no direct reports for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Summer Associate Program Management
- Plan and coordinate all aspects of the Summer Associate Program. This includes onboarding, planning summer events, lunch & learning curriculums, etc.
- Manage the entry-level budget for summer program.
- Work closely with local offices to execute the summer program.
- Oversee daily management of summer associate assignments, schedules, and feedback alongside the work captain.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for summer associates, addressing inquiries and employment matters.
- Collect and analyze program feedback from participants and staff, recommending improvements as needed.
Entry-Level Recruitment
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for entry-level associates.
- Manage the entry-level budget for on campus events and networking events.
- Manage on-campus interview (OCI) registration forms for law schools and coordinate interviews for attorneys and candidates.
- Assist with the selection process of candidate for OCI’s and callback interviews.
- Coordinate callback interviews, including travel arrangements and scheduling.
- Assist in drafting and distributing offer letters and onboarding materials.
- Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (Flo Recruit).
- Serve as a liaison to law schools, directors, and other recruiting professionals.
On-Campus Recruiting
- Plan and execute on-campus recruitment events (career fairs, mock interviews, and law school events).
- Plan and execute digital recruiting events utilizing technology.
- Execute off-campus and firm recruitment events (for example, Home for the Holidays).
- Build and maintain relationships with law school career services and student organizations.
- Post job openings on law school job boards.
- Travel to campuses during peak recruiting seasons as needed.
- Assist in developing campus marketing materials and promotional content.
General Recruiting Support
- Collaborate with HR, Marketing, Community Engagement departments on onboarding and employee experience initiatives.
- Track and report on recruiting metrics and candidate data.
- Track expenditures and assist with budget reporting.
Requirements:
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience recruiting students and on-campus recruiting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- AmLaw 200 law firm experience a plus.
- Experience utilizing technology and innovative recruiting platforms.
- Familiarity with Flo Recruit is highly desirable.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with other office software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Attributes
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Positive attitude and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
- Passion for building relationships and supporting talent development.
- Ability to collaborate and work well within a team structure.
Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
