Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Attorney Recruiting Coordinator – Arnold & Porter, Washington, DC.
Join our Talent Department to coordinate attorney recruiting and manage the summer associate program.

• Assist the Attorney Recruiting Manager in planning the summer associate program (event coordination, arrival/departure dates, assignment evaluation).
• Facilitate end‑of‑summer exit processes.
• Partner with career services and faculty to promote the firm on campus, schedule career development meetings, and engage former summer associates.
• Implement overall recruiting strategy with the attorney recruiting team and National Hiring Committee.
• Support the callback interview process and on‑campus interview scheduling, preparation, and feedback.
• Coordinate offer dinners, receptions, and campus outreach events.
• Prepare and maintain recruitment reports and statistics.
• Assist hiring and integration of judicial clerks, entry‑level, lateral associates, and staff attorneys.
• Support lateral associate interview process, posting of open positions, applicant file maintenance, and pre‑employment processes.
• Act as a liaison for new employees across firm departments.

• Four‑year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of attorney recruiting experience in a law firm, professional services, or corporate environment.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of vi Desktop is a plus.
• Familiarity with recruitment principles in a professional services or law firm context.
• Understanding of lawful recruiting regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• High trustworthiness with confidential information.
• Strategic focus and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; exceptional client service internally and externally.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Reliability, dependability, and motivation.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.

Entry level

Full-time

Human Resources

Law Practice

The anticipated base salary for this position is $64,000 to $75,000. Benefits information can be found at  This non‑exempt role is eligible for overtime and may receive an annual discretionary bonus.