Associate Recruiting Assistant

Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, is seeking an Associate Recruiting Assistant in New York. This role supports entry-level hiring and the Summer Program, handling applicant materials, correspondence, and interview scheduling while coordinating events and maintaining databases.

Hybrid schedule with in-office presence is possible. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with discretion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Prior professional experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and represent the firm at recruiting events, including the Summer Program.
• Generate specialized recruiting reports and materials.
• Coordinate meetings and presentations for committee topics and recruiting activities.
• Process expenses and reimbursements related to recruiting efforts.
• Promote collaborative work practices and protect confidential information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the 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. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Associate Recruiting Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for assisting with all phases of entry‑level hiring and the summer program, including managing applicant materials and correspondence, and coordinating interview schedules and recruiting events, while supporting the applicant process by preparing correspondence with candidates, maintaining filing systems and databases, processing applicant materials for review by appropriate individuals and committee members, and coordinating interview schedules for candidates and interviewers. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in organizing and representing the firm at recruiting events and external functions, including the firm’s Summer Program
• Generating specialized recruiting reports and materials
• Assisting with the coordination of meetings and presentations related to committee topics, and participating in local and global recruiting committee activities
• Processing expenses and reimbursements associated with recruiting efforts
• Promoting effective work practices by working collaboratively as a team member and demonstrating respect for coworkers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organizational levels and work collaboratively in a team environment with a customer‑service focus
• Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion and strong attention to detail to ensure quality assurance
• Possess strong organizational and analytical skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and work with minimal supervision, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Previous professional experience, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• 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

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range

USD $63,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.