Senior Associate Recruitment Coordinator

Hogan Lovells is seeking a Senior Associate Recruitment Coordinator to support and drive associate recruiting and talent initiatives in our Denver office. This is a great opportunity for an experienced recruiting professional to step into a more senior, high-impact role within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. In this role, you’ll coordinate and help oversee the full lifecycle of recruiting for associates, judicial clerks, lateral attorneys, patent agents, and summer associates, while also supporting associate development and engagement initiatives locally. You’ll serve as a key partner to the Recruitment Manager (Western Region), Denver office leadership, and the broader U.S. Attorney Talent team to ensure a seamless and high-quality candidate experience. We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities, with strong communication skills and experience working within a law firm or professional services recruiting function. The idea candidate can operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively manage recruiting processes and priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES RECRUITMENT COORDINATION & CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE Oversee and troubleshoot all administrative and logistical aspects of legal recruiting, including application processing, interview scheduling, and follow‑up. Maintain accurate candidate records and tracking throughout the recruiting process. Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates, search firms, hiring managers, practice groups, and recruitment committee members. Keep all stakeholders informed of candidate status, interview outcomes, and next steps. Track offers, follow‑ups, additional interviews, and recruiting activity to ensure timely communication and a positive candidate experience. LAW SCHOOL RECRUITING SUPPORT Coordinate law student recruiting activities for assigned schools. Serve as a key operational contact for law school career services offices. Help drive on‑campus interviews (OCI), job fairs, and recruiting events by managing logistics, interview schedules, and materials. Prepare interviewer materials, track follow‑up activity, and provide status updates to school teams. EVENTS & SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM COORDINATION Oversee recruiting events, including interviews, receptions, and networking programs. Play a key role in coordinating and executing the Denver summer associate program, including: Tracking assignments and evaluations Preparing mid‑summer and end‑of‑program evaluation materials Coordinating communications, events, and social programming Serving as a day‑to‑day point of contact for summer associates ONBOARDING & OPERATIONS Oversee onboarding for new associate and attorney hires, serving as the primary pre‑arrival contact. Prepare onboarding documentation and support orientation in partnership with internal teams. Manage candidate travel, reimbursements, and related expenses. Support a smooth integration experi