Attorney Recruiting Specialist

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • Seattle, WA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story? Join MoFo as an ATTORNEY RECRUITING SPECIALIST on our Attorney Talent team! This role is based in Seattle.

As our Seattle Attorney Recruiting Specialist you'll be at the heart of our talent pipeline — working to bring exceptional law students and lateral attorneys through our doors. From orchestrating on-campus interviews at top law schools to running our celebrated Summer Associate Program and 1L Hiring initiatives, you'll own high-visibility programs that directly define the firm's future. If you thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and love turning recruiting strategy into seamless, standout candidate experiences, Seattle is calling — and we want you on our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 3–5 years of recruiting or related experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with HR systems and relational databases a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally at all levels inside and outside the firm.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with a proven ability to produce accurate, high-quality work product.
• Collaborative team player who is reliable, dependable, and flexible in a cross-functional environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize independently, take ownership of projects, and resolve issues proactively.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and navigate high-volume interpersonal demands with grace.
• High client service ethic and a professional, positive demeanor — someone who naturally represents the firm with distinction at every touchpoint.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of the Summer Associate Program, from orientation and event planning to performance reviews and offer coordination.
• Serve as a key player in On-Campus Interviewing, managing resume review, interview scheduling, callback coordination, and offer letter preparation across targeted law schools.
• Build and nurture meaningful relationships with candidates, law school Career Services teams, attorneys, and search firms to strengthen the firm's recruiting brand and pipeline.
• Act as a firm ambassador on campus — staffing hospitality suites, hosting receptions and dinners, and ensuring every candidate interaction reflects the firm's professionalism and culture.
• Support lateral recruiting efforts including posting positions, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and facilitating new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Maintain accurate applicant records in the ATS, track key recruiting metrics, compile hiring statistics, and generate reports to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with Hiring Partners, Practice Group Leaders, and Summer Associate Committees to coordinate mentors, liaisons, and attorney participation across recruiting programs.
• Provide proactive communication and logistical support across all recruiting programs, ensuring candidates, attorneys, and internal stakeholders are informed and set up for success.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
• Discretionary bonus
• Overtime as applicable
• Health/welfare benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Paid holidays
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level