Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

Holland & Hart Staff • Denver, CO

8d • 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 firm’s recruiting strategy.

The coordinator manages candidate screening and evaluation, interview planning and communication, lateral onboarding and integration logistics, recruiting data and paperwork, candidate travel arrangements, and offer letters. The position also supports recruiting committees, program materials, expense tracking, and reporting. The position has a hybrid schedule, with in-office days expected on Mondays and Thursdays, subject to approval and business needs. Occasional travel, extended hours, off-hour meetings, and event support may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of directly related experience/education.
• Two years of recruiting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and 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.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods; manipulate weights of at least ten pounds; perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements using a computer or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely; and regularly understand another person’s speech.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a law firm, law school, legal services industry, or professional services industry.
• Experience coordinating programs across multiple office locations.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and other AI platforms.
• 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 candidate screenings for lateral attorneys, partners, special counsel, paralegals, and other select timekeepers.
• Compile candidate feedback and interview notes to support hiring recommendations by department leadership and hiring partners.
• Support relationships with legal search firms and external recruiters through day-to-day communication and pipeline coordination.
• Respond promptly to candidate applications and inquiries about the firm and employment opportunities.
• Conduct reference and fact checks for lateral candidates and analyze findings for hiring risk and fit.
• Coordinate end-to-end lateral candidate interviews, including 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 regular, 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 logistics and planning for lateral partner roadshow visits and practice group introductions.
• Coordinate with office management and HR to support hiring and onboarding across offices; 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 and tasks, demonstrating flexibility and supporting the firm’s overall objectives.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program.
• Generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Programs that may provide educational assistance.
• Free or discounted legal services.
• Volunteer opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation.
• A 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees.
• A discretionary performance-based bonus may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time