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Job Title


Legal Recruitment Coordinator


Company : Dentons US LLP


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Legal Recruitment Coordinator New York, NY, US Mar 23, 2026 Dentons US LLP is seeking a Legal Recruitment Coordinator to join its highly collaborative Legal Recruiting team. The New York Coordinator will work closely with Legal Recruitment Managers across our US offices and practice groups, supporting lateral, entry level, and student recruiting, including the Summer Associate Program. This position is well suited for a detail oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast paced, high volume recruiting environment and is eager to build a long-term career in legal recruitment. This is a hybrid position. Responsibilities u2022 Coordinate attorney and student interview schedules, managing logistics for high volume virtual and in person interviews, and tracking and collecting interviewer feedback u2022 Provide administrative support, including preparing correspondence, maintaining candidate files, facilitating conflicts and background checks, and drafting offer letters u2022 Serve as a key point of contact for student recruiting in the New York office, including outreach to law school career services and participation in on campus and local recruiting events u2022 Lead and execute the Summer Associate Program for the New York office, including event planning and attendance, work assignment coordination, feedback tracking, and expense monitoring u2022 Draft and distribute internal communications related to recruiting initiatives, including interview schedules, reminders, student recruiting opportunities, and event invitations u2022 Support pre boarding activities to ensure a seamless transition from offer acceptance through onboarding u2022 Maintain accurate and up to date candidate records in applicant tracking systems (LawCruit and MyDentons) u2022 Manage invoicing, tracking, and reporting, and assist with recruiting related expense processing u2022 Collaborate closely with Legal Recruiting, HR, and business stakeholders u2022 Perform additional duties as needed to support the Legal Recruiting Department Experience and Qualifications u2022 A minimum of two years of legal recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm or similarly fast paced professional services environment u2022 Experience coordinating recruiting efforts across multiple offices and practice groups strongly preferred u2022 A solid understanding of law firm structures and attorney recruiting processes is a plus u2022 Proven ability to manage competing priorities and high recruiting volumes with accuracy, discretion, and strong attention to detail u2022 Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with confidence interacting with attorneys and senior stakeholders u2022 Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard business hours to support recruiting events and firm needs u2022 High level of professionalism and discretion due to the confidential nature of attorney recruiting u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required u2022 Experience with applicant tracking systems required; LawCruit experience strongly preferred Salary Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000, based on experience and local market. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses. _Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._ _If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at ._ About Dentons Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit Nearest Major Market: Manhattan Nearest Secondary Market: New York City