Law Student Recruiting Coordinator

Gibson Dunn•Washington, DC

3d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Washington, D.C., the Law Student Recruiting Coordinator coordinates entry-level hiring and on-campus marketing across the firm’s offices. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Law Student Recruiting and provides as-needed support to the Chief Recruiting Officer and the local recruiting team. The coordinator manages interview logistics, law school engagement, outreach events, firmwide summer program training support, candidate communications, recruiting data and reporting, and team operations. The position calls for initiative, independent thinking, creativity, sound judgment, discretion with sensitive information, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple projects with close attention to detail.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–4 years of prior legal recruiting or marketing experience, including event planning.
Ability to organize and implement detailed, complex projects while balancing a wide variety of duties.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle high volume, and juggle multiple projects and tasks with great attention to detail.
Initiative, independent thinking, and creativity.
Good judgment and ability to maintain the confidentiality of personal and sensitive information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with ViRecruit, ChromeRiver, and iManage.

Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate 2L screening interviews, OCI, and Early Interview Programs across all offices.
Coordinate attorney participation in interviews and collect interview feedback.
Funnel vetted candidates to local offices.
Support local offices with pre- and post-offer in-person events, including office receptions and super days.
Plan and execute pre-OCI outreach, including sponsorship coordination, event planning, and preparation and delivery of materials and swag at schools.
Liaise with career services offices and student organizations.
Manage school-specific calendars and communications.
Develop firmwide recruiting marketing materials and campaigns to attract target candidates.
Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual law school outreach events, including receptions, information sessions, and panels.
Support local in-office outreach events, including Home for the Holidays and Spring Reception.
Manage event attendee tracking and post-event follow-ups.
Ensure firm branding and materials are current and consistent.
Generate and coordinate enhanced firmwide summer program trainings.
Participate in firmwide onboarding and integration projects in coordination with professional development.
Serve as a consistent point of contact for law student candidates and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
Help maintain a positive and professional candidate experience aligned with the firm’s values.
Enter and maintain candidate data in recruiting systems.
Run reports and assist with post-season analysis and hiring metrics tracking.
Support compliance with data privacy, NALP guidelines, and internal audit standards.
Create and maintain process documentation and timelines.
Coordinate with marketing, diversity, and alumni relations teams where applicable.
Provide local support as needed.