Attorney Recruiting Coordinator - Law Student

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a dynamic Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to support our law student recruiting initiatives in our Richmond, VA office. This role focuses on early talent engagement, relationship-building, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience, with a particular emphasis on recruiting from law schools.

About the Role

As a key member of the recruiting team, you will help strengthen the firm’s presence at targeted law schools, manage a best-in-class Summer Associate Program, and create meaningful connections with future legal talent. McGuireWoods, a leading global law firm established in 1834, offers hybrid remote options for most employees, promoting flexibility and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Drive law school recruiting efforts across assigned schools and offices, supporting the firm’s strategy for attracting top law student talent.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law school career services offices, student groups, and key stakeholders to enhance the firm’s presence and reputation.
• Lead coordination of the Summer Associate Program in the assigned offices, including pre-summer planning, onboarding, programming, social events, and project assignment processes—ensuring a high-quality and engaging experience.
• Manage the law student interview process, delivering a seamless and positive experience for candidates and interviewers alike.
• Partner with attorneys and recruiting leadership to support hiring decisions.
• Support outreach and engagement initiatives such as on-campus events and networking programs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting processes and programming to improve efficiency, engagement, and outcomes.
• Willingness to travel for law school recruiting events, programs, and firm initiatives.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, program coordination, event planning, or a related field.
• Strong interest in law student recruiting, early talent engagement, or campus recruiting.
• Experience working with law schools strongly preferred; experience in broader university recruiting or university relations is highly valued and transferable.
• Proven ability to build relationships and deliver a high-touch, client-service-oriented experience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and experience using applicant tracking systems or similar tools to support data tracking, reporting, and an efficient recruiting workflow.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid remote option for most employees, allowing flexibility and work-life balance.