Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Recruiting Coordinator position.This position is open in a hybrid capacity in our Denver, Kansas City, or St. Louis offices. This position will work a minimum of 3 days in office, and will also be required to be onsite for summer events and local law school events as necessary.

The Legal Recruiting Coordinator is an entry-level role supporting the day-to-day operations of the Legal Recruiting team. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail oriented, and eager to learn about legal recruiting in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The coordinator will provide administrative and logistical support across multiple recruiting initiatives and offices, working closely with recruiting managers and specialists on the Summer Program & Law Firm Recruiting. Essential functions include:

- Coordinate scheduling of interviews with law students and attorneys, including candidate travel as needed.

- Enter candidate materials into the applicant tracking system and update the database regularly.

- Maintain data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in firm’s applicant tracking system.

- Provide reporting and analysis on recruiting data as needed.

- Draft offer letters.

- Run candidate background checks.

- Assist with recruiting, diversity, and retention projects and initiatives as requested by the Managing Director - Growth or Director of Legal Recruiting.

- Attend weekly recruiting team meetings; take notes as necessary.

- Support firm-wide programming for the summer associate program, including orientation, PD sessions, and the summer associate retreat.

- Support planning of summer associate events for local offices.

- Assist with the coordination, submission, and tracking of department surveys.

- Assist with completion of annual NALP Directory of Legal Employers survey.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records and files.

- Assist and support the Lateral Recruiting Specialist as needed.

- Assist and support the student recruiting team as needed

- Other special projects as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Experience working at a law firm preferred but not required.

- 1+ years of professional or relevant internship experience

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Professional written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with guidance

- Comfortable working in a collaborative, team oriented environment

- Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or professional services a plus

- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related tools preferred

- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding candidates, as well as firm and recruiting matters

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in the State of Colorado is $42,000 - $75,000.

This salary range does not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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