Legal Recruiting Coordinator - Addison Group

Job Title: Legal Recruiting & HR Coordinator

Location (city, state): Hybrid in Washington, D.C.

Industry: Legal

Pay: $30 - $35 per hour, depending on experience

Type: Contract-to-hire opportunity

Schedule: Hybrid work setup (onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with flexibility for in-person interviews).

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)

About Our Client:

Our client is a prominent law firm that handles complex litigation cases, focusing on civil, criminal, and regulatory matters. With a national presence, they offer an opportunity to contribute to high-impact legal cases while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Job Description:

The Recruiting & HR Coordinator will be responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting efforts and providing human resources support for attorney and staff hires. This role requires close collaboration with partners, senior staff, and admin teams, ensuring seamless coordination of recruiting activities and HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate virtual and in-person interviews for attorney and staff candidates.
• Track candidate status, manage interview feedback, and communicate with applicants throughout the process.
• Assist with new hire orientations and coordinate onboarding activities.
• Support recruiting events and provide onsite assistance for in-person attorney interviews.
• Ensure attorney compliance with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements and assist with tracking certifications.
• Maintain and update the recruiting calendar, including candidate reimbursements and internal communications.
• Draft and send out offer letters, interview confirmations, and rejection notices.
• Collaborate with HR and admin teams on ad hoc projects and serve as a backup for local administrative needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting or human resources, ideally from a major law firm or top-tier boutique firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with viDesktop or similar HR software is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working independently while being collaborative across different teams and offices.

Perks:

• Competitive pay with potential for overtime during peak recruiting periods.
• Opportunity to work with top-level professionals in a leading litigation firm.
• Hybrid work flexibility with a supportive, hands-off supervisor.
• Exposure to high-profile legal cases and professional development opportunities.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.