What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator - Recruiting, Inclusion & Diversity position at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.?
Who We Are
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Coordinator - Recruiting, Inclusion & Diversity to join our Human Resources team. This role supports firmwide entry-level recruiting including law clerks, summer associates, and entry-level attorneys, while also serving as a key operator behind the scenes for data, reporting, systems, and vendor coordination.
Reporting to the Managers of Recruiting, Inclusion & Diversity, this position is ideal for someone with excellent client service and communication skills, who also loves logistics, thrives in fast-paced recruiting cycles, and enjoys building polished systems, spreadsheets, dashboards, and processes that keep our programs running smoothly.
This is a hybrid position working three days from home and two days onsite per week, with additional onsite presence as needed during high-volume summer and fall recruiting cycles.
Key Responsibilities Include
Entry-Level Recruiting
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $65,000 - $75,000/year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.
Applying For This Position
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter. Applications will only be accepted online athttps://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com .
About Fredrikson
With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet, "our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm’s 400 attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.
Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page.
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Coordinator - Recruiting, Inclusion & Diversity to join our Human Resources team. This role supports firmwide entry-level recruiting including law clerks, summer associates, and entry-level attorneys, while also serving as a key operator behind the scenes for data, reporting, systems, and vendor coordination.
Reporting to the Managers of Recruiting, Inclusion & Diversity, this position is ideal for someone with excellent client service and communication skills, who also loves logistics, thrives in fast-paced recruiting cycles, and enjoys building polished systems, spreadsheets, dashboards, and processes that keep our programs running smoothly.
This is a hybrid position working three days from home and two days onsite per week, with additional onsite presence as needed during high-volume summer and fall recruiting cycles.
Key Responsibilities Include
Entry-Level Recruiting
- Maintain and update job postings for law clerk and summer associate positions; ensure firm website content is accurate and current.
- Coordinate law school recruiting engagement, job fairs, events, and pipeline initiatives; travel as needed for on-campus recruiting.
- Manage application intake, filing, review, dissemination, and tracking.
- Coordinate interview schedules, materials, logistics, and candidate communications.
- Draft offer letters and decline notices; field candidate questions and manage regular touchpoints throughout the hiring lifecycle.
- Coordinate all diligence processes for incoming summer associates and entry-level attorneys.
- Support the Recruiting & Hiring Committee by scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and tracking follow-up items.
- Coordinate pre-onboarding diligence for new entry-level associates.
- Manage onboarding logistics, including technology needs, workspaces, welcome materials, form distribution, travel reimbursements, and orientation support.
- Track expenses, process invoices, and maintain accurate budget and onboarding records.
- Build, maintain, and organize spreadsheets, files, dashboards, and tracking tools.
- Produce accurate reporting and data analysis to support decision-making and survey responses.
- Draft and update polished PowerPoint materials, presentations, and internal reports.
- Maintain data integrity across viRecruit, Workday, and other recruiting systems; document system changes and assist with training.
- Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce duplication, and elevate the candidate experience.
- Provide broad administrative and project support across the Recruiting, Inclusion & Diversity function.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2 years of experience in a coordinator, operations, administrative, or recruiting role - professional services or law firm preferred.
- Polished, professional communication style with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact confidently with candidates, law school partners, internal stakeholders, and firm leadership.
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to juggle competing priorities and thrive in fast-paced, high-volume recruiting seasons.
- Experience coordinating events, schedules, or logistics.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to anticipate needs.
- Strong proficiency with Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, conditional formatting) and Smartsheet (reports, dashboards, workflows).
- Experience building or maintaining tracking tools, dashboards, or reporting systems.
- Familiarity with viRecruit, Workday, or other ATS/HRIS systems preferred.
- Ability to translate raw data into understandable and visually compelling presentations.
- Comfort learning new systems and troubleshooting system/process issues.
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $65,000 - $75,000/year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.
Applying For This Position
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter. Applications will only be accepted online athttps://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com .
About Fredrikson
With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet, "our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm’s 400 attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.
Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000