Legal Recruiting & Development Coordinator

About the role

This role focuses on recruiting lateral associates and contract attorneys for Nelson Mullins' West Coast offices. It plays a crucial part in attracting top legal talent to support the firm's growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of lateral associate and contract attorney recruiting
• Serve as a key point of contact for candidates, attorneys, and external partners
• Draft job postings, track open positions, screen resumes, and conduct phone interviews as needed
• Coordinate the full interview process and ensure the timely completion of all pre-hire due diligence, including new attorney questionnaires, client list reviews, verification of bar standing, reference checks, and background screenings
• Support the offer process and maintain accurate candidate tracking and correspondence to ensure a seamless experience
• Oversee the contract attorney process, including onboarding, timesheet management, invoicing, and partnering with external staffing agencies
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of legal talent to meet ongoing hiring needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of legal recruiting, law firm recruiting, or attorney staffing experience
• Experience building and maintaining talent pipelines and partnering with search firms or staffing agencies
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (such as iCIMS) and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in legal recruiting
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships while managing multiple priorities with professionalism and efficiency

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office

Benefits

Nelson Mullins offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Salary/Wage Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually
• Merit-based raises
• Healthcare
• Retailment plans
• Paid time off

Pay

Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location.