Law Student Recruiting and Operations Coordinator

Summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie is seeking a Law Student Recruiting and Operations Coordinator to support its Talent & Inclusion team. The role coordinates law student, summer associate, law clerk, and entry-level attorney recruiting programs, including candidate communications, interviews, events, tracking, offers, onboarding, and recruiting operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's law student, summer associate, and entry-level attorney recruiting initiatives
• Coordinate recruiting activities, candidate communications, interview logistics, and recruiting operations to ensure a seamless candidate experience
• Maintain recruiting records, reporting, and candidate tracking systems with accuracy and attention to detail
• Serve as a professional point of contact for candidates, law schools, attorneys, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruiting process
• Coordinate all aspects of the firm's On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program, including registration, scheduling, candidate communications, interview logistics, and confirmation of interview details
• Develop and maintain relationships with law school career services offices and recruiting contacts
• Assist with coordination of law school recruiting events, career fairs, networking receptions, and other recruiting initiatives
• Support the firm's summer associate and law clerk recruiting efforts through candidate communication, interview scheduling, offer administration, and hiring process coordination
• Manage candidate pipelines for law students, judicial clerks, and newly licensed attorneys
• Coordinate communications with summer clerks and newly licensed attorneys throughout the recruiting and hiring process
• Serve as a primary point of contact for law student candidates and recent graduates to ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience
• Assist with recruitment of entry-level attorneys, including application review support, interview coordination, and candidate tracking
• Support candidate engagement initiatives designed to strengthen relationships with future attorney talent
• Support the Attorney Development Manager with administrative functions related to the firm's Summer Associate Program and law clerk hiring process
• Track summer associate candidates throughout the recruiting lifecycle
• Prepare and distribute offer letters and hiring documentation for summer associates and entry-level attorneys
• Monitor acceptances, declines, and hiring status updates while maintaining accurate recruiting records
• Coordinate onboarding activities for summer associates, law clerks, and newly licensed attorneys
• Assist with planning and execution of summer associate events, evaluations, surveys, and program-related activities
• Maintain recruiting records and candidate information within UKG and related recruiting platforms
• Track recruiting activity, candidate status updates, hiring outcomes, and program metrics
• Maintain law clerk, summer associate, and entry-level attorney recruiting spreadsheets and reports
• Assist with preparation of recruiting reports, hiring metrics, and data summaries for leadership review
• Ensure candidate records and recruiting data are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with firm procedures and standards
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and a professional, welcoming approach
• Coordinate interview schedules and communicate interview logistics to candidates and interview teams
• Follow up with candidates throughout the recruiting process regarding next steps and hiring decisions
• Assist with development of recruiting materials, candidate communications, and program resources that strengthen the firm's employer brand
• Partner with Marketing and Talent & Inclusion leadership to support recruiting initiatives and candidate engagement activities

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and time-management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn recruiting and HR systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, attorneys, law school representatives, and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace new processes, technologies, and recruiting initiatives
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, legal recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related administrative role preferred
• Experience coordinating events, interviews, scheduling, or recruiting operations is preferred
• Law firm, professional services, higher education, or campus recruiting experience is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and time-management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn recruiting and HR systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, attorneys, law school representatives, and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace new processes, technologies, and recruiting initiatives

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, legal recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related administrative role preferred
• Experience coordinating events, interviews, scheduling, or recruiting operations is preferred
• Law firm, professional services, higher education, or campus recruiting experience is a plus

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity & Inclusion
• Bonuses
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending