Associate Recruiting Coordinator

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture.

About the role

The Associate Recruiting Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will support all aspects of entry-level hiring of associates, including the summer program and campus outreach, while serving as a liaison to law schools and developing strategies and budgets. This role will be located in our Houston office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of recruiting efforts, including coordinating candidate interviews and correspondence, performing GPA calculations, and maintaining candidate records
• Develop and maintain relationships with target law schools, career services, student organizations, vendors, and other recruitment professionals, serving as the firm's liaison while assisting in executing and representing the firm at recruiting and external functions
• Plan and execute logistics for the summer program and entry-level hiring, including orientation, programming, events, and offer letters
• Develop and monitor budgets and expenses for outreach and recruiting efforts, and collaborate with team members and committees to identify and implement new marketing and promotional strategies
• Provide administrative support to the Recruiting Committee, assist in managing long-term hiring goals, prepare recruitment statistics and reports, and develop presentations for internal and external audiences
• Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualifications

• Display well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organizational levels and work well in a team with a customer-service focus
• Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion, strong analytical skills with minimal supervision, and attention to detail for quality assurance
• Possess the organizational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview platforms
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services

Benefits

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Pay

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.