Recruiting Research Coordinator

Overview

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

From our Washington, D.C. office, located two blocks from the White House, Haynes Boone represents U.S. and international clients in complex business, technical and finance transactions and before federal government regulatory agencies, federal courts and international tribunals. The office includes leading lawyers with extensive government and private sector experience, whose practices include transactional work, regulatory compliance matters and litigation in areas including, among others, insurance recovery, fund finance, IP/trademark, energy, environment, investment management, government contracts and international trade.

The office’s high-profile location is near Farragut Square Park, a hub of downtown D.C. that is at the center of a bustling daytime commercial and business district. The neighborhood, known for its vibrant atmosphere, includes major hotels, legal, professional and news media offices, a variety of restaurants and significant cultural attractions.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $77,000.00-$97,000.00. Please note that the final offer amount may vary based on experience and skillset of the selected candidate.

The Recruiting Research Coordinator supports a large, multi-office law firm’s proactive lateral growth strategy through sophisticated legal market research, reporting, and analysis. This multidisciplinary role partners closely with administrative department and practice group leadership to identify prospective candidates, incorporate key data inputs, and track outcomes. In addition, the position collaborates with colleagues in Attorney Recruiting, Attorney Development, Inclusion & Engagement, and Marketing to coordinate high-volume data submissions that enhance the firm’s external profile.

This is a unique opportunity for a professional to gain visibility into lateral recruiting decisions, market positioning, and strategic growth planning. The role may be filled at the Coordinator or Senior Coordinator level, depending on experience.

We are seeking a Recruiting Research Coordinator to work in our Washington DC office or other U.S. city where we have an office.

• Lateral Recruiting Research and Coordination
• Conduct in-depth research to identify high-quality lateral attorney prospects in specific practice areas and geographic locations
• Generate and maintain prospective candidate maps that incorporate internal research, feedback, and action items
• Research lateral hiring trends by practice group, geography, and seniority level
• Support recruiting leadership with data-driven recommendations for lateral hiring priorities
• Identify and track opportunities for internal referrals

• Legal Market Research & Rankings
• Coordinate and submit firm-wide submissions for NALP, Vault, Chambers & Partners, and additional legal industry surveys
• Collect, analyze, and validate complex datasets related to attorney demographics, compensation, associate retention, practice strength, and firm performance
• Monitor rankings, editorial feedback, and competitor movement across peer firms
• Collaborate with Marketing to align rankings data with firm branding and external messaging

The Recruiting Research Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Attorney Recruitment.

Knowledge/Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Big Law recruiting, legal research, marketing research, or professional services
• Comfort communicating with administrative and practice group leadership
• Strong working knowledge of NALP, Vault, Chambers, and lateral market research tools

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools a plus
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes deadlines and data sets with minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required.

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