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Dykema · 7 hours ago

Legal Recruiting & Development Coordinator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is seeking to hire a Legal Recruiting & Development Coordinator in our San Antonio office. The role involves supporting the firm-wide recruiting and professional development team to bring in exceptional legal talent and providing quality development experiences to legal professionals.

ConsultingLegal

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Support firm-wide lateral associate recruiting, integration, and retention processes

Oversee student recruiting program including planning on-campus visits, recruiting touch points, and virtual events

Plan and execute summer associate program in conjunction with hiring partners, overseeing social events and day-to-day work assignments and oversight

Draft job descriptions, source candidates, coordinate interviews, manage candidate relations, and provide status updates and recommendations to key stakeholders

Establish partnerships with partner law schools career services teams

Build relationships with external search firms, facilitating smooth onboarding and integration processes

Support diversity & inclusion initiatives, including Mansfield Certification

Analyze recruiting data and collaborate with teams to execute successful onboarding and integration during the summer associate program

Implement and review recruiting feedback and surveys, and report on strategic recruiting goals

Assist with other recruiting efforts as needed and report on industry-related news and data

Qualification

Recruiting experienceLegal industry knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsDiversityInclusion commitmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Two plus years of recruiting experience required; minimum one year of large law firm attorney recruiting experience or law school career services experience preferred

Ability to gain strong knowledge of the firm, its culture, practices, and policies

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels

Strong knowledge of legal industry practices and policies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with applicant tracking systems

Highly motivated, creative, and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and under deadline pressure

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical hiring practices

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Detail-oriented and forward-thinking with strong organizational and time-management skills