Legal Recruitment Coordinator

Hogan Lovells

. Oversee and troubleshoot administrative and logistical aspects of legal recruiting, including application processing, interview scheduling, and follow-up .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $61,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal recruiting processes, including candidate management, onboarding, and event coordination. Proficient in using recruiting platforms and applicant tracking systems while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Recruiting ExperienceApplicant Tracking System ProficiencyStrong Organizational SkillsProfessional Communication SkillsBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Recruiting Process ManagementCandidate Record MaintenanceOnboarding Documentation PreparationData Reporting and TrackingConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailService-Oriented CommunicationAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

SymplicityViRecruitLawCruitFloRecruitWorkdayMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Legal RecruitingCampus Recruiting CoordinationLaw FirmProfessional ServicesRecruiting Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and troubleshoot administrative and logistical aspects of legal recruiting, including application processing, interview scheduling, and follow-up
Maintain accurate candidate records and tracking throughout the recruiting process
Communicate with candidates, search firms, hiring managers, practice groups, and recruitment committee members
Keep stakeholders informed of candidate status, interview outcomes, and next steps
Track offers, follow-ups, additional interviews, and recruiting activity
Coordinate law student recruiting activities for assigned schools
Serve as an operational contact for law school career services offices
Support on-campus interviews, job fairs, and recruiting events
Prepare interviewer materials, track follow-up activity, and provide status updates
Coordinate recruiting events, interviews, receptions, and networking programs
Support the Denver summer associate program, including assignments, evaluations, communications, events, and social programming
Serve as day-to-day contact for summer associates
Coordinate onboarding for new associate and attorney hires
Prepare onboarding documentation and support orientation
Manage candidate travel, reimbursements, and related expenses
Maintain recruiting data, reports, school summaries, and class tracking
Assist with recruiting metrics, survey tracking, and outcome reporting
Support recruiting and onboarding systems with IT and internal teams
Coordinate vendor invoices and payments with Finance
Track compliance items and follow up with stakeholders
Support recruiting policies, local budget tracking, special projects, and cross-office collaboration
Mentor and support junior coordinators, assistants, and interns
Participate in firm-sponsored community and volunteer initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two (2)+ years of experience in legal recruiting or campus recruiting coordination within a law firm or comparable professional services environment
Demonstrated ability to manage recruiting processes independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on experience using law school recruiting platforms (e.g., Symplicity) and an applicant tracking system is required
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Professional, service-oriented communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with candidates, firm leadership, and external partners
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently within established processes
Proven discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
Preferred systems experience: viRecruit, LawCruit, FloRecruit, and Workday
Must be flexible to work overtime hours as needed and during peak recruiting periods, particularly May through August
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonuses may be available
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one day working remotely from home