Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · 1 month ago
Legal Recruiting & Development Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expNelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking a Legal Recruiting and Development Coordinator to join their team. This role will focus on recruiting lateral associates and contract attorneys for the West Coast offices and will manage the full interview process while building strong pipelines of legal talent.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of lateral associate hiring, including drafting job postings, tracking open positions, pre-screening resumes, and conducting phone interviews when necessary
Manage the full interview process, ensure the completion of all pre-hire due diligence such as new attorney questionnaires, client list reviews, verification of bar standing, and reference checks, and facilitate the background check process
Assist with the offer process and correspondence tracking to ensure a seamless candidate experience
Oversee the contractor attorney process, including onboarding, timesheet management, and invoicing, while partnering with outside staffing agencies to facilitate contract attorney placements
Build and maintain strong pipelines of legal talent to proactively meet the firm’s hiring needs and support both internal stakeholders and external candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
At least three years of legal recruiting, law firm recruiting, or attorney staffing experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven success in building relationships with attorneys, law schools, external search firms, and staffing agencies
High level of attention to detail
Professionalism
Ability to provide a positive candidate and stakeholder experience
Preferred
Experience with applicant tracking systems
Knowledge of recruiting best practices and hiring compliance
Benefits
Merit-based raises
Healthcare
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is a law firm that specializes in a variety of legal areas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Lehman
Managing Partner
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