Temp Coordinator, Talent Acquisition & Development

About the role

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. Location: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston. Position type: Temporary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Talent Acquisition initiatives and activities such as campus and summer associate recruiting programs including: scheduling interviews, follow-up initiatives, hiring committee preparation, prospect outreach, coordination of work assignments, training and other social activities for summer associates, and other duties as they relate to talent acquisition.
• Assist with coordination of orientation schedules for all new hires.
• Monitor local recruiting budget.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition Global team members on firmwide initiatives and programs.
• Coordinate local Talent Development associate relations events and attorney in-house training programs.
• Work closely with Talent Development Global team members to implement firm-wide directives and programs including coaching programs, training academies and other duties as they relate to talent development.
• Monitor Associate Relations and Professional Development budgets.
• Work overtime as required, including attendance at special events in the evenings and/or on weekends.
• Travel as needed for programs, activities and initiatives.
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Advanced proficiency with coordinating training programs and events.
• Fundamental knowledge of legal recruiting and attorney development policies and procedures, as well as legal education, career and attorney development practices and philosophies.
• Fundamental knowledge of communication principles and practical applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• At least 2 years of human resources, law school career services, attorney recruiting and/or development experience (preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in a professional services or legal environment (required).