Senior Coordinator – Student Recruitment

Mayer Brown

Senior student recruitment coordinator hiring law students and managing summer associate programs for Mayer Brown, a global law firm. Supporting recruiting operations across Washington, DC and Charlotte offices.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $81,000 - $107,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment logistics, candidate engagement, and event coordination within a legal context. Proficient in managing applicant tracking systems and utilizing Microsoft Office to support recruitment efforts and data analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruitment Logistics CoordinationApplicant Tracking Software ProficiencyEvent Planning and ManagementStrong Written and Verbal CommunicationCustomer Service and Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

RecruitingData AnalysisEvent CoordinationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyApplicant Tracking SoftwareVirtual Technology ExperienceSocial Media Platforms KnowledgeLawCruit KnowledgeFloRecruit KnowledgeViDesktop Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

Legal RecruitmentHuman ResourcesSummer Associate ProgramsCampus EngagementVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate recruitment logistics for law students, entry-level associates, transactional law fellows, and judicial law clerks for the Washington, DC and Charlotte offices
Interface with law students and coordinate campus engagement programs and events
Track candidate pipelines, engagement efforts, evaluations, statistics, and recruiting-system data
Review resumes, schedule interviews, prepare candidate information packets and offers, and participate in hiring committee meetings
Schedule and coordinate local hiring committee meeting materials
Coordinate and help manage local Summer Associate Programs, including pre-arrival, onboarding/offboarding, orientation, training, events, mentoring, work assignments, performance feedback, and offer decisions
Collaborate with the Student Recruitment Manager on planning and logistics execution
Select venues and manage vendor contracts within budget parameters
Monitor summer program event expenses and RSVPs; attend summer associate events and programming
Process local student recruitment and summer program invoices
Support national US student recruitment programming and projects
Build relationships with law schools through sponsorships, events, and visibility initiatives
Compile data and generate reports
Coordinate interviewer materials, advertisements, brochures, gifts, and job-posting updates
Coordinate planning and hiring of 3L/entry-level students and post-judicial clerkship hires
Assist with student recruitment surveys and directories
Maintain candidate and summer associate files, documents, and reports
Serve as a member of local legal recruitment organizations
Perform other duties as assigned to meet Firm hiring goals and objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or directly related experience in lieu of the degree
Minimum of 3 years of recruiting, human resources, and/or event experience preferred
Prior experience in a legal or business services setting preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
Knowledge and demonstrated experience with applicant tracking software and AI tools preferred
Knowledge of LawCruit, FloRecruit, and/or ViDesktop a plus
Experience with virtual technology and social media platforms preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across offices and support Firm needs proactively
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Ability to work overtime, especially during peak recruiting season and the summer program
Ability to travel periodically based on business needs
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan
Back-up childcare and eldercare
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Hybrid work arrangement
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans