Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

Responsibilities include:

• Assist Senior Lateral Recruiting Manager with all aspects of the lateral hiring process and special projects; work with practice group leaders to identify staffing needs, devise search strategies, and draft advertisements;
• Coordinate interview schedules, collect interview feedback and act as liaison to lateral candidates throughout the interview process;
• Source candidates, solicit practice group interest, extend invitations to interview and maintain regular status reports;
• Facilitate decision-making process and follow-up, including offer letters and onboarding documents;
• Record all resume submissions in applicant tracking system and ensure that file retention policy is adhered to; screen unsolicited resumes and respond to applicants;
• Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms and keep up to date on legal hiring market trends

Qualifications include:

• 2 years of prior experience in legal recruiting or related field; candidates with at least 2 years of experience in Big Law in any capacity and an interest in recruiting will also be considered; bachelor's degree required
• Must be able to effectively function in a fast paced service environment;
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail;
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks;
• Ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically with professionals at all organizational levels of the firm;
• Ability to function in a collaborative organization and be a team player on a fast-paced and energetic recruiting team.