Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Covers multiple components of the Firm’s legal hiring programs, focusing on 1L and 2L hiring.
• Reviews inbound resumes, identifies strong candidates for Hiring Partners, and coordinates appropriate responses.
• Oversees logistics for assigned schools, including interview programming, callback meetings, and correspondence with applicants post introductory interviews.
• Schedules and organizes applicant callback interviews and provides input to Hiring Partners regarding offer decisions.
• Tracks and coordinates outreach and engagement efforts for return clerks, including external events, partner outreach, ongoing follow-up, and preparation of offer letters through the hand-off to the Legal Talent onboarding team.
• Coordinates and supports the recruitment and hiring of experienced attorneys across the Firm’s New York, D.C., and London offices.
• Produces ad hoc reporting, as needed, for Hiring Partners and others.
• Maintains updates related to legal careers on the Firm’s external website.
• Maintains integrity of data within applicant tracking system.
• Reviews and processes recruiting lawyer expenses.
• Maintains monthly budget tracking and contributes to annual budget preparation.
• Co-manages and coordinates law school pipeline programming, mock interviews, panels, and events.
• Develops and maintains candidate pipeline through proactive outreach and ongoing relationship management with prospective applicants.
• Interfaces regularly with law school students, Firm attorneys, and professional staff.
• Liaises with the Events team on recruiting events, coordinates logistics with law schools, and attends various events.
• Tests and evaluates recruiting technology tools and platforms, and recommends process and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Coordinates the preparation of annual hiring goals and post-mortem materials.
• With awareness and understanding of various Firm policies and guidelines, fields questions and proposes responses based on precedent.
• Trains and supports junior legal recruiting team members.
• Serves as a Summer Associate Liaison, including conducting exit interviews and attending events.
• Participates in legal recruiting industry organizations and events and stays current with market developments and practices.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree;
• At least 4-6 years of applicable experience in a service industry firm;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to successfully work and interact with attorneys and staff at all levels;
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and interpret recruiting data and metrics;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn, use, and drive developments of various legal talent and recruiting applications;
• Superior judgment and ability to deal discreetly with confidential information;
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed, including during peak recruiting periods.