A prominent regional law firm is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support full-cycle attorney and professional staff recruiting. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented, highly organized recruiting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment. The coordinator will partner closely with the Director of Human Resources and hiring teams across multiple offices to deliver a seamless and professional candidate experience. This is a fully onsite position in Cerritos, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruiting for attorneys and professional staff, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, and onboarding coordination.

• Partner with HR leadership to assess staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies aligned with firm growth.

• Post job openings and maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

• Coordinate interviews and maintain ongoing communication with candidates and hiring teams.

• Prepare offer letters, employment documentation, and assist with onboarding logistics.

• Conduct reference checks, background checks, and conflicts checks in compliance with California and federal laws.

• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies.

• Maintain accurate recruiting metrics and reporting (time‑to‑fill, hiring activity, etc.).

• Ensure recruiting practices comply with California employment laws, including FEHA and the California Fair Chance Act.

• Support department needs with additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of recruiting experience, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment.

• Experience with ATS platforms and HR technology tools.

• Knowledge of attorney and staff hiring practices and California employment law.

• Strong communication, time‑management, and multitasking skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.

The compensation range for this position is $80,000-$95,000. Additional benefits include health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, 401(k) match, profit sharing plan, and 16 vacation/sick days to start.

If you are a qualified recruiting coordinator interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please apply today!

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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