Legal HR Coordinator

at  The Ford Agency

JOB DETAILS

Posted October 31, 2024
Compensation $60,000 - $72,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Work ModelHybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Ford Agency is looking for an experienced Legal HR Coordinator for one of DC’s top law firms. The Legal Coordinator plays a crucial role in attorney recruiting and retention efforts and ensures that new attorneys transition seamlessly into the firm. This is a fast-paced role that requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication, and superb organization skills. If you have at least one year of administrative support experience in a professional services firm and have an interest in HR and recruiting, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate orientations for new associates, lateral, and staff attorneys
• Handle pre-employment requirements and new hire forms
• Serve as the liaison between new attorneys and internal departments
• Support attorney evaluation processes
• Provide all-around support to the team

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ year of administrative experience in recruiting or professional development
• Experience in a law firm or other professional services firm strongly preferred
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and pivot between tasks smoothly
• Proficient in MS Office
• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Coordinate orientations for new associates, lateral, and staff attorneys
• Handle pre-employment requirements and new hire forms
• Serve as the liaison between new attorneys and internal departments
• Support attorney evaluation processes
• Provide all-around support to the tea