Attorney Recruiting Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. A&O Shearman scores B on the Alion truth index.
Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Department Purpose
The HR team at A&O Shearman provides a first class service to the business, offering strategic HR business advice at the business partner level and quality support services in the full range of HR functions through specialist teams such as, learning & development, resourcing, reward, employee relations advice, diversity and inclusion, payroll, systems and HR administration.
Role Purpose
The Attorney Recruitment Coordinator works with all non-partner lateral attorney recruiting for the firm. Under the supervision of the Attorney Recruitment Director and Manager, the Coordinator will be tasked with developing and executing key initiatives in support of the Firm’s strategic goals with respect to hiring, onboarding and integrating lateral attorneys across the U.S. offices.
Key Relationships
- HR team (specifically the Lateral Recruitment team)
- Staff Recruitment team
- U.S. Associates/Counsel and Partners
- Coordinate and facilitate interview process for the lateral associate and counsel recruitment (and staff recruitment as needed): Create and communicate interview meeting invites, schedules, and internal confirmation emails; handle meeting logistics; organize, track, and disseminate information for candidates and interviewers; and collect and track feedback in a timely manner.
- Assist with the lateral hiring process including reviewing candidate resumes, assessing evaluations, drafting offer letters, etc.
- Collaborate with HR, Professional Development and other stakeholders to develop and manage orientation and the onboarding program for lateral hires.
- Communicate with and provide updates to search firms and candidates.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the Applicant Tracking System, daily, along with other various department reports.
- Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
This individual will report directly to the Director of Attorney & Staff Recruitment and will work closely with other members of the U.S. HR team.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 2 years of legal recruiting/talent management experience in a law firm or other professional services setting required.
- Sophisticated strategic and analytical thinking, drive, initiative, and problem-solving skills required.
- Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability prioritize and multi-task effectively.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule that will occasionally require travel and extended hours.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and to recognize and treat confidential information in a professional manner.
- Direct sourcing of candidate experience a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability
A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at [email protected] or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions. This role is open to our New York office. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in New York, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $73,000-$91,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and other job-related factors permitted by law. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.