Recruiting Intelligence and Candidate Coordinator

About Us

Lowenstein Sandler is one of the most sophisticated law firms in the United States, with over 400 lawyers and 300 business services professionals serving clients from offices in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. We recruit candidates who seek a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that prioritizes our clients, our colleagues, and the communities where we work and live. Committed to career development and to a diverse and inclusive workplace, the firm offers many programs and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Research & Market Intelligence:
  • Conduct market and competitive intelligence research to identify prospective lateral attorney talent, target firms and firm practices, and emerging industry trends.
  • Utilize legal industry research platforms (e.g., Firm Prospects, Pirical, Leopard Solutions, LinkedIn, Chambers, firm websites, etc.) to develop talent maps, target lists, and competitive intelligence.
  • Monitor attorney movement, law firm growth initiatives, and broader market developments to identify strategic recruiting opportunities.
  • Prepare reports to support lateral recruiting strategy.
  • Maintain the accuracy of recruiting databases, talent mapping, research and reporting to support current and future searches.
  • Assist with special projects and other strategic research initiatives, as needed.
• Candidate Coordination:
  • Coordinate all aspects of the partner interview process, including scheduling interviews, preparing itineraries, communicating with candidates, search firms, and attorneys, and ensuring a seamless candidate scheduling experience.
  • Solicit attorney interview feedback and follow-up, where needed.
  • Maintain recruiting records and candidate status updates within the firm's candidate tracking systems.
  • Partner with Senior Manager of Partner Recruiting, Head of Strategic Growth & Initiatives, search firms and candidates, as relevant, to facilitate interview logistics and support an efficient recruiting process.
  • Schedule and coordinate logistics for search firm meetings; track attendees and maintain records of meeting content.
  • Support Lateral Recruiting Manager – Associates, Counsel and Patent Agents, and other recruiting team Coordinators, as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, market research, analytics, or a related field, preferred.
• Experience utilizing research and business intelligence platforms, such as Leopard Solutions, Firm Prospects, Pirical, LinkedIn, Chambers, and similar tools a plus.
• Knowledge of the legal industry, law firm structures, attorney recruiting, and market trends preferred.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present market intelligence and competitive data in a clear and meaningful manner.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SharePoint; solid experience in producing reports and graphs using formulas and functions.
• Proficiency with AI tools, such as Copilot and ChatGPT.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality for sensitive firm and candidate information.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to interact effectively with attorneys, candidates, search firms, and firm leadership.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing recruiting and operational challenges.
• Reliable attendance record and punctuality.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

Office Location

Roseland, NJ (Hybrid)

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This role will require travel to other offices on an as-needed basis.

Pay

The expected salary range for candidates meeting the requirements of this position is $70,000 to $80,000. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid time off.