What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Recruiting Coordinator position at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP?
The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator supports the Legal Recruiting Team in all efforts related to recruitment of lateral associates and counsel, in addition to judicial clerks and LL.M candidates.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Required
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.
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For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, protected veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. “Gender” includes actual or perceived sex, a person’s gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide full lifecycle lateral recruitment support, including screening resumes, scheduling interviews, collecting interviewer feedback, managing applicant tracking system, preparing offers, and communicating status updates to candidates and partners
- Coordinate search implementation and approval of hires, including coordination of specific candidate terms
- Prepare regular status and pipeline reports for Lateral Recruiting Manager and Hiring Partners
- Facilitate and schedule a high volume of interviews of varying levels (i.e. manage logistics, circulate calendar invitations)
- Establish and maintain relationships and regularly communicate with search agencies
- Analyse recruiting data and results, comparing to strategy and targets
- Assist with lateral onboarding process
- Ensure accuracy of information in the applicant tracking system (viRecruit)
- Assist in planning and attend recruiting receptions and events as needed
- Greet candidates and escort them to interviews in support of all programs
- Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs
- Additional duties as assigned and needed for summer associate program and law student recruiting efforts
Required
- Bachelor’s degree required
- N/A
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 2 to 4 years law firm experience required; legal recruiting experience preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for both long and short-term projects and responsibilities
- Collaborative approach to working with others of all seniority levels; ability to develop and maintain favorable relationships with attorneys and staff
- Must have a professional demeanor and possess excellent administrative abilities
- Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a fast-paced environment
- Client-focused with a personable and outgoing demeanor
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- The position will require overtime hours.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.
Privacy Notice
For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, protected veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. “Gender” includes actual or perceived sex, a person’s gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
