Recruiting Coordinator
A prominent California-based law firm with a long-standing history of serving both public and private organizations across the state is seeking a highly organized and proactive Recruiting Coordinator to support the firm’s recruitment operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment Coordination & Candidate Management
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Lead and manage full-cycle recruiting for attorneys and professional staff, including sourcing, phone screens, interviews, offers, and onboarding coordination.
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Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to assess hiring needs, hiring timelines, and recruiting strategies aligned with firm growth.
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Post job openings and maintain accurate entries in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
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Coordinate interview schedules and manage communications between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
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Respond to candidate inquiries professionally and promptly throughout the recruiting process.
Recruiting Operations & Documentation
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Prepare offer letters, employment documentation, and assist with onboarding logistics.
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Conduct reference checks, background checks, and conflicts checks in compliance with applicable laws.
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Maintain accurate recruiting records, metrics, and hiring documentation.
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Assist with reporting on hiring activity, time-to-fill, and other recruiting metrics.
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Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and ensure alignment with the firm’s recruiting standards.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensure recruiting practices comply with California and federal employment laws, including FEHA, the California Fair Chance Act, and equal employment opportunity regulations.
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Maintain a positive and professional experience for all candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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Support additional HR or recruiting initiatives and projects as assigned.
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Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and firm needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of 4 years of recruiting support experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
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Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR technology tools.
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Knowledge of attorney and professional staff recruiting practices.
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Familiarity with California employment laws related to hiring, background checks, and equal opportunity employment.
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Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
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High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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This position requires regular on-site attendance and is a fully in-office role.
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Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds, including office supplies, files, mail bins, and packages.
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Frequent walking, standing, and bending when assisting with onboarding logistics or organizing materials.
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Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
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Regular use of a computer including extended periods of typing and viewing a monitor.
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Operation of standard office equipment including copiers, scanners, printers, and multi-line phone systems.
