Associate Recruiting Senior Coordinator – Lateral Associates

About the Role

The Associate Recruiting Senior Coordinator – Lateral Associates is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will oversee the recruitment and hiring of top talent for all associate-level positions, collaborating with the Associate Recruiting Manager to develop and implement strategies for lateral associate recruitment. Based in the New York office, this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end processing of applications and serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Prepare, analyze, and present marketing materials and reports for stakeholders, while representing the firm at recruiting events.
• Manage relationships with search firms and external vendors.
• Supervise and train coordinators, assistants, and interns to support hiring efforts.
• Develop and manage recruitment budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices.
• Promote effective work practices, teamwork, and respect among co-workers.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services.

Skills

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels and lead teams, with a customer-service focus.
• Advanced organizational and analytical skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and supervise others to ensure compliance and accuracy, while using independent judgment for decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Office, applicant tracking systems, interview platforms, and other necessary software, with the ability to undertake large projects, develop alternative methods, and implement solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401k plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, plus 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 resources, medical resources, well-being events).
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

Pay

USD $100,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 per year, with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.