What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator position at King & Spalding?
King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.
We are seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator to join our Atlanta, Chicago, or Washington, DC office.
Key Responsibilities
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
We are seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator to join our Atlanta, Chicago, or Washington, DC office.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares and coordinates multiple candidate interview schedules weekly; anticipates partners’ needs based on calendars and adjusts interview schedules as needed.
- Coordinates virtual interviews by Microsoft Teams; ensures interviews are started and executed flawlessly.
- Prepares and sends candidate pre-interview materials; updates and maintains candidate materials on an ongoing basis.
- Sends interview evaluation forms to internal partners and monitors completion of evaluation forms; follows up with partners as needed.
- Coordinates candidate travel via Travel Department and catering needs for in person interviews and meetings.
- Coordinates with Lateral Partner Recruiting Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Manager during candidate visits to their offices; greets candidates as needed.
- Works with London Recruiting Senior Manager re: European and Asia lateral partner candidates.
- Maintains lateral partner tracking sheet, including contacting Sponsoring Partners and Lateral Lead for regular updates.
- Maintains all stats on lateral candidates including start date; position; previous employment, etc.
- Ensures all lateral partner candidates are entered into tracking database accurately.
- Coordinates with headhunters when needed and maintains search firm agreements.
- Processes expense reimbursements and invoices in Chrome River.
- Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure all relevant documentation are received for personnel files.
- Additional duties as requested.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to communicate well with lawyers, candidates, all levels of administrative staff, and contacts outside the firm.
- Possess excellent facilitation and organizational skills, with the ability to work proactively, to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining poise under pressure.
- Attention to detail is highly important in this role.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; law firm and/or professional services experience as well as recruiting experience is preferred.
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
