Full-Time

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Updated on 8/24/2026

Deadline 8/24/27
Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley & Lardner LLP

201-500 employees

Full-service law firm providing legal services

Compensation Overview

$58.1k - $101.6k/yr

Salt Lake City, UT, USA + 4 more

More locations: Palo Alto, CA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Denver, CO, USA | San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

Occasional travel and extended hours during peak recruiting periods may be required.

Bachelor's

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least one year of recruiting experience in a professional services industry is required.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and attention to detail skills are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to interact effectively with candidates, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and viRecruit or a comparable applicant tracking system is required.
  • The ability to travel occasionally and work extended hours during peak recruiting periods is required.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and execute law student interviewing programs, patent engineer job fairs, and recruiting outreach events.
  • Facilitate candidate interview scheduling and logistics, including communications and attorney coordination.
  • Support planning and administrative processes for the summer associate and summer patent engineer programs.
  • Serve as a point of contact for summer associates, summer and entry-level patent engineer recruits, law student candidates, and entry-level associates throughout the recruiting cycle.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with law schools, student organizations, and key recruiting contacts to enhance the firm's visibility and support recruiting initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate recruiting records, candidate files, and budget tracking for recruiting and summer program operations.
  • Coordinate recruiting committee meetings, materials, and related processes for assigned offices.
  • Collaborate with and support the Legal Recruiting Manager and other Legal Recruiting team members on recruiting initiatives, projects, and strategic priorities, including firmwide entry-level Intellectual Property recruiting efforts.
  • Attend recruiting and summer program events as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Law firm experience is strongly preferred.
  • Event planning experience is strongly preferred.

Foley & Lardner LLP is a law firm formed by the merger of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP and Foley & Lardner LLP on April 1, 2018. It provides a full range of legal services to clients across the United States, Mexico, Asia, and Europe, with about 1,100 attorneys in 24 offices. The firm handles corporate, intellectual property, regulatory, compliance, litigation, and other legal matters, serving clients in multiple industries. Its structure unifies the former firms under a single name, expanding geographic reach and capabilities, especially along the Midwest, East and West coasts, Florida, and Texas where Gardere had a strong presence. The firm operates through coordinated teams across offices, offering cross-border and cross-functional legal support to meet client needs. Foley & Lardner’s goal is to provide comprehensive, integrated legal services on a national and international scale, helping clients manage risk, grow business, and resolve disputes efficiently.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 brought Harvey firmwide, accelerating drafting, research, and patent workflows.
  • Foley promoted 18 partners on February 1, 2026, signaling internal retention strength.
  • The firm rose to No. 43 on the 2026 Am Law 100 list.

What critics are saying

  • Jinan Chehade's discrimination lawsuit survived dismissal on January 26, 2026, in Chicago.
  • Texas appellate courts revived confidentiality claims against Foley in August 2024, raising fee exposure.
  • Harvey, Copilot, and CoCounsel commoditize routine drafting, squeezing Foley margins by 2027.

What makes Foley & Lardner LLP unique

  • Foley has 55 Chambers USA 2026 practice rankings and 13 Band 1 placements.
  • Its IP department includes 300 professionals, and 19 attorneys earned IAM Patent 1000 recognition.
  • Foley combines Texas corporate depth with California and Chicago hiring in 2026.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%