Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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
• Source candidates, solicit practice group interest, extend invitations to interview and maintain regular status reports
• Coordinate interview schedules, collect interview feedback and act as liaison to lateral candidates throughout the interview process
• 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
• Assist with development of lateral recruiting marketing materials
• Assist with lateral integration and diversity initiatives
• Prepare drafts of fee agreements for approval and maintain accurate record of expiration dates
• Collaborate with HR and Conflicts teams to conduct formal due diligence for lateral hires, including internal screening procedures
• Coordinate with office management to prepare for new associate arrivals and orientation
• Organize payment of placement fees and reimbursement of all expenses related to lateral hiring

QUALIFICATIONS / KSAs

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of prior experience in legal recruiting or related field. Candidates with at least 2 years of experience in BigLaw in any capacity and an interest in recruiting will also be considered.
• 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 work independently
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate own work
• Ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically with professionals at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display a positive, high-energy attitude
• Systems required: ViRecruit, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to function in a collaborative organization and be a team player on a fast-paced and energetic recruiting team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality