Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Director of Legal Recruiting.
• Assist in coordinating and planning all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, work assignments, reviews etc.).
• Maintain accurate records for the summer program.
• Assist with summer associate onboarding and orientation as necessary.
• Attend summer associate program events as required.
• Coordinate mid- and end-of-summer reviews.
• Coordinates events and sponsorship opportunities as needed.
• Serve as a firm ambassador.
• Coordinates and recruiting materials and processing of applications and callback decisions.
• Ownership of scheduling for all interviews as needed.
• Coordinates hiring meeting materials and assists with follow up efforts.
• Maintain database with accurate and complete records.
• Assist with Fall Associate onboarding and orientation as necessary.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews for potential candidates, including phone, video, and in-person interviews.
• Liaise with candidates, interviewers, and hiring managers to ensure a smooth interview process.
• Prepare and send interview agendas and materials to candidates and interviewers.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for candidates as needed.
• Conduct office tours for candidates, summer associates and fall associates.
• Must be willing to work overtime as requested.
• Work collaboratively and across the team and other departments of the firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and four-six years of previous experience working in a law firm or in legal recruiting preferred.
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Maintain the highest discretion and confidentiality.
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Able to work effectively and diligently under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and research proficiency; applicant tracking system knowledge a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including being proactive and lead on projects to provide high quality results.
• Professional demeanor and sound judgment.

Working Conditions

• This position may require travel for campus visits and recruiting events.
• Evening work will be required during peak recruiting seasons, especially for attending summer associate program events.
• Employees are required to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, and occasionally during peak hours other days of the week.