Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator reporting to the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. This position will reside in the Houston office and will be responsible for coordinating a wide range of activities supporting the overall planning, management and administration of student and lateral attorney recruiting and integration, including student recruiting, planning of the summer associate program, lateral recruiting, orientation and special projects for the Houston and Dallas offices.

A hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available for this position.

General Responsibilities

Law School Recruiting:

• Coordinate all aspects of 1L, 2L, and entry-level associate recruiting, delivering seamless and high-touch candidate experience.

• Partner with the senior manager to execute dynamic law student outreach initiatives.

• Cultivate strong relationships with career services professionals and student organization leaders.

• Design and execute impactful recruiting events, receptions, and follow-up strategies that strengthen the firm’s brand on campus.

• Review candidate materials and serve as a primary point of contact throughout the recruiting lifecycle.

• Coordinate callback interviews and create a polished, welcoming interview experience.

• Support recruiting committee preparation and contribute to offer strategy and follow-up for rising 2Ls.

Lateral Associate Recruiting:

• Identify and engage high-caliber associates aligned with firm needs.

• Coordinate all aspects of candidate evaluation, including screening, interviews, and scheduling.

• Prepare polished candidate materials and offer documentation.

• Ensure a smooth and positive onboarding experience for lateral hires.

Summer Associate Program:

• Help deliver a best-in-class summer program, including orientation, training, and signature events.

• Oversee the assignment process, maintaining a robust pipeline of meaningful work and tracking performance feedback.

• Plan and participate in engaging social programming that fosters connection and firm culture.

• Act as a trusted resource and primary point of contact for summer associates and attorneys.

• Drive consistent communication to ensure an inclusive, rewarding, and memorable summer experience.

Fall Associate Orientation:

• Coordinate all aspects of onboarding for the fall associate class.

• Oversee bar exam registration, preparation programs, and related logistics.

• Administer relocation stipends and loan programs.

• Plan and execute a comprehensive and welcoming fall orientation program.

Experience/Qualifications: 

This job requires:

• A bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, and

• A minimum of 2-3 years of related law firm recruiting or Human Resources experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to provide quality customer service to both internal and external clients.

• Planning/organizational skills.

• The ability to work individually as well as with a team.

• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.

• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Knowledge of ViRecruit is a plus.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”

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