Attorney Development & Recruiting Coordinator Job at Keker, Van Nest & Peters LL

Attorney Development & Recruiting Coordinator

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative Attorney Development & Recruiting Coordinator to support all aspects of attorney recruiting and development. This role partners closely with the Hiring Committee (HC), Summer Program Committee (SPC), and other firm departments to ensure smooth execution of recruiting operations, onboarding, and orientation.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Development & Training

• Coordinate the planning, logistics, and execution of attorney training programs, CLEs, and firm-wide development initiatives.
• Track CLE compliance and maintain training attendance records.
• Assist Training Committee with implementing various attorney trainings throughout the firm.

Attorney Performance Management

• Support mid-year and end-of-year performance review process.
• Assist with compiling evaluation packets and review committee meetings.
• Maintain and track confidential review data.
• Help generate reports and summaries related to evaluations and attorney progression.

Attorney Onboarding & Integration

• Assist with onboarding and orientations for new attorneys and summer associates.
• Coordinate orientation schedules and other onboarding materials.
• Assist with processing bar stipends, clerkship bonuses, and relocation reimbursements in collaboration with HR and Payroll.
• Act as a resource for attorneys and help promote a positive, supportive professional environment.

Hiring Committee & Recruiting Operations

• Coordinate the hiring process for post-clerkship and summer associate candidates.
• Manage the attorney recruiting inbox, applicant tracking systems (viGlobal), and candidate files.
• Schedule and support interviews (screeners and callbacks), including logistics, tech setup, and attorney pairings.
• Prepare evaluation packets, maintain status trackers, and circulate materials before committee meetings.
• Assist with reference checks, offers, and onboarding coordination with HR and Conflicts.
• Support the Summer Program Committee in planning and executing all aspects of the Summer Program.
• Assist with updating materials (binders, calendars, feedback packets, and evaluation forms).
• Assist with orientations, trainings, mentor assignments, and summer associate events.
• Track work assignments, evaluations, and project feedback; assist with end-of-summer evaluations and off-boarding.

Law Schools & OCI

• Coordinate On-Campus Interview (OCI) registration and communications with law schools and student groups.
• Schedule interview teams, coordinate OCI logistics, and serve as firm contact for participating schools.
• Assist with OCI registration.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in legal, professional services, or HR strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in law school career services, or professional recruiting or development within a law firm or similar environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and meet multiple and/or tight deadlines effectively under pressure.
• High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and act independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Strong professional demeanor and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with attorneys and leadership; approaches colleagues and candidates with a client-service framework.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iManage, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, and Zoom.
• Experience with viGlobal, Symplicity, and 12Twenty is a plus.

Work Environment

• Full-time, with flexibility for overtime as business needs require.
• This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco office, working in-office at least three days per week. At times, the Coordinator may be required to work in-office more than the standard three days per week.

Compensation and Classification

• Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• FLSA Status: This position is non-exempt.

About Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP

For more than 40 years, Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP has litigated complex, high-stakes civil and criminal cases throughout the nation. We take cases where companies, products, and careers are riding on the result. Our clients are high-profile individuals, as well as some of the world’s most successful companies, including Dexcom, Google, Genentech, Lyft, Meta, Netflix, OpenAI, and Qualcomm. Recently we have been named as The Recorder’s Tech Litigation Department of the Year and The American Lawyer’s Litigation Boutique of the Year, among many additional prestigious recognitions. The firm not only prides itself in its record of success at trial, but in the office culture it maintains.

Our office, in the historic Jackson Square district of San Francisco, features brick and timber architecture, an eclectic modern art collection, and an open-door policy. The office environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and informal. Enjoy the camaraderie of a smaller firm that values each team member’s contributions. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), catered office lunches twice a week, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP is committed to providing all of its employees equal opportunity in any and all employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation as required by law.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice