Coordinator, Entry-Level Recruitment

About Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is a globally recognized law firm known for its commitment to quality, integrity, and collaboration. With over 3,000 lawyers and an equal number of business services professionals across 50 offices worldwide, the firm offers comprehensive legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions in key markets.

Role Overview

The Coordinator for Entry-Level Recruitment is tasked with overseeing the recruitment process for entry-level non-partner lawyers in the New York office. Working closely with the local Hiring Committee, People and Development teams, and firm-wide recruitment leadership, this role supports strategic and operational aspects of hiring, onboarding, and talent retention. This position requires flexibility for evening and weekend work during peak seasons and occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with recruitment leadership and hiring committees to forecast summer associate and entry-level hiring needs.
• Develop and implement recruitment best practices at targeted national and local law schools.
• Build and maintain strong connections with law school career services, student organizations, and prospective candidates to attract top talent.
• Plan and manage on-campus recruitment events, including networking receptions, dinners, career fairs, and information sessions, ensuring smooth logistics and positive experiences for candidates and stakeholders.
• Coordinate on-campus and callback interviews, including scheduling interviewers, managing communications, and facilitating the offer process.
• Oversee the New York Summer Associate Program, managing budgeting, event planning, orientation sessions, work assignments, evaluations, training, and offer follow-ups.
• Support onboarding, integration, and development initiatives for newly hired entry-level lawyers.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, records, and budgets for the office’s summer program and recruitment activities.
• Manage financial processes related to recruitment events, candidate expenses, and summer program activities.
• Contribute to data collection and reporting for industry-required forms and surveys such as NALP.
• Work extended hours, particularly during peak recruitment times, with overtime potentially exceeding 20 hours per week.
• Travel overnight for on-campus recruiting events throughout the year.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in recruitment, HR, or the legal field; alternatively, 6 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Preferred experience within law firms or professional services environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Capability to function independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and responsiveness.
• Leadership qualities fostering teamwork, client service, innovation, and excellence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Flo Recruit, viDesktop/viRecruit, Lawcruit, or equivalent is advantageous.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new software and technologies.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling expenditures.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this full-time role in New York City ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 annually and is commensurate with experience. Additional non-guaranteed bonuses depend on individual and firm performance. Benefits include multiple medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, fertility support, commuter benefits, student loan refinancing assistance, and more.

The firm offers generous paid time off including a minimum of 20 days, 11 firm holidays, and paid parental leave of at least 14 weeks. Childcare support through backup care programs is also available.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Norton Rose Fulbright is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are provided upon request. The firm participates in E-Verify to maintain a lawful workforce. Confidential self-identification and compensation information policies comply with applicable laws.