Legal HR/Recruiting Coordinator!

Are you a Legal HR/Recruiting Coordinator? Do you enjoy recruiting? Would you like to join a highly regarded mid-sized law firm?   If so, R & W Group has a fantastic new opportunity.   One of our favorite mid-sized law firm clients is looking for a Human Resources/Recruiting Coordinator to play a pivotal role in attracting, recruiting, and onboarding top-tier legal talent to support the firm. Primary responsibilities would include managing the end-to-end recruiting process for both staff and attorney positions, collaborating with practice group leaders and managers to understand their needs, and ensure a seamless and efficient recruiting experience for both candidates and internal team members.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage the hiring process from start to finish for attorneys and staff, with assistance from the Director of Human Resources and the HR Assistant

• Draft and post job descriptions to attract candidates, work with staffing firms, evaluate resumes, schedule and occasionally conduct screening interviews, manage new hire paperwork with HR Assistant

• Design and implement overall recruiting strategy with Director of Human Resources

• Collaborate with managers and practice group leaders to determine requirements and specific job objectives

• Work closely with Recruiting Committee on hiring objectives

• Assist with new-employee orientations; administer pre-employment tests; coordinate reference checks

• Assist in the exit interview process

• Coordinate the implementation of organizational training and development efforts

• Assist employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures

• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files

• Assist with benefits administration and reconciliation, including tracking reports for the Director of Human Resources

• Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment process and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is requested. A certification in HR or recruiting is strongly preferred

• 3+ years previous Human Resources or Recruiting experience in a law firm 

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Experience or familiarity with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred

• Experience with an applicant tracking system (e.g., iCIMS)

• Proven experience in recruiting within a legal or professional services environment

• Exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills

Compensation

• Base salary up to $120,000 commensurate with experience

• Full benefits including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401K contribution, generous paid leave policies, family-planning benefits, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Fantastic team.  This is a hybrid position (generally 1 day in the office/week, subject to change) but you MUST be in the DC area.  Apply online here or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.