Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

Holland & Hart LLP • Denver, CO

8d • $24 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator provides logistics and administrative execution for the full-cycle recruiting process for lateral attorneys, partners, special counsel, paralegals, and select timekeepers across all office locations. The role partners closely with search firms, hiring partners, and practice group leadership to source, evaluate, and integrate lateral talent in support of the recruiting strategy.

The position manages candidate sourcing and screening, interview coordination, candidate communications, and post-interview evaluations. It supports lateral hires’ integration into practice groups, coordinates onboarding and roadshow logistics, and works with office management and HR across locations. Administrative responsibilities include maintaining recruitment data, preparing reports and correspondence, tracking expenses, arranging candidate travel, processing clearance and new-hire paperwork, and drafting offer letters.

The role operates in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule, with in-office days generally expected on Mondays and Thursdays. Additional office attendance, occasional extended hours, off-hour meetings, event support, and travel to other offices or event venues—including occasional overnight and weekend travel—may be required. Colorado compensation is $24.21 to $40.36 per hour, and a discretionary performance-based bonus may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of directly related experience or education.
• Two years of recruiting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the firm, including practice group leadership.
• Ability to think independently and flexibly, manage ambiguity, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and adapt quickly to urgent, time-sensitive requests.
• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law firm, law school, legal services industry, or professional services industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and other AI platforms.
• Experience coordinating programs across multiple office locations.
• Experience with recruiting platforms such as FloRecruit, viRecruit, viDesktop, and UKG; adaptability to learn other databases and incorporate AI tools as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Review resumes and conduct initial screening of lateral attorney, partner, special counsel, paralegal, and other select timekeeper candidates.
• Compile candidate feedback and interview notes to support hiring recommendations by department leadership and hiring partners.
• Support relationships and day-to-day communication with legal search firms and external recruiters, including pipeline coordination.
• Respond promptly to candidate applications and inquiries about the firm and employment opportunities.
• Conduct reference and fact checks and analyze findings for hiring risk and fit.
• Coordinate end-to-end interviews, including participant schedules and interview plans with practice group leadership.
• Manage time-sensitive scheduling changes and urgent requests, keeping candidates and interview participants informed.
• Distribute and collect post-interview evaluation forms and compile evaluation summaries for the Recruitment Team and hiring partners.
• Maintain professional communication with candidates throughout the interview and consideration process.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics and scheduling to support lateral partner and associate integration into practice groups.
• Support planning and logistics for lateral partner roadshow visits and practice group introductions.
• Coordinate hiring and onboarding logistics with office management and HR across offices, and escalate onboarding issues to the Recruitment Team.
• Serve on recruiting-focused committees and assist with meeting preparation.
• Manage recruitment data entry and help generate and circulate reports, correspondence, and schedules.
• Track program expenses and assist with producing program-related materials.
• Arrange travel and hotel accommodations for local and out-of-state candidates.
• Submit and process clearance and new-hire paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Draft and send offer letters for lateral hires, ensuring accurate terms and compliance with firm processes.
• Perform additional assigned duties in support of the firm’s objectives.

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees.
• Wellness program.
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, employee assistance program, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits for eligible full-time employees, beginning on the hire date.
• Voluntary supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Programs that may provide educational assistance and free or discounted legal services.
• Volunteer opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation.
• A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

What This Job Offers

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