Associate Recruiting Coordinator

Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability ins.

401k plan

11 paid holidays

PTO 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, seeks an Associate Recruiting Coordinator in New York. Hybrid work with in-office presence supports entry-level hiring, summer programs, and campus outreach while coordinating interviews and maintaining candidate records.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with law schools, logistics planning for programs, and budget oversight to enhance recruitment efforts. Strong communication and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years in legal recruitment or professional services.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating candidate interviews and correspondence, GPA calculations and maintaining records.
• Liaising with target law schools, career services, student organizations and vendors.
• Planning logistics for the summer program and entry-level hiring, including orientations and offers.
• Developing budgets and marketing strategies for outreach and recruiting efforts.
• Providing admin support to the Recruiting Committee and preparing recruitment statistics.
• Protecting confidential information and maintaining data security.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking Systems

Interview platforms

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 Coordinatoris an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team.This role will be responsible for supporting all aspects of entry-level hiring of associates, including the summer program and campus outreach, while serving as a liaison to law schools and developing strategies and budgets. This role will be located in our New Yorkoffice. 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:

• Supporting all phases of recruiting efforts, including coordinating candidate interviews and correspondence, performing GPA calculations, and maintaining candidate records
• Developing and maintaining relationships with target law schools, career services, student organizations, vendors, and other recruitment professionals, serving as the firm's liaison while assisting in executing and representing the firm at recruiting and external functions
• Planning and executing logistics for the summer program and entry-level hiring, including orientation, programming, events, and offer letters
• Developing and monitoring budgets and expenses for outreach and recruiting efforts, and collaborating with team members and committees to identify and implement new marketing and promotional strategies
• Providing administrative support to the Recruiting Committee, assisting in managing long-term hiring goals, preparing recruitment statistics and reports, and developing presentations for internal and external audiences
• 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:

• Display well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organizational levels and work well in a team with a customer-service focus
• Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion, strong analytical skills with minimal supervision, and attention to detail for quality assurance
• Possess the organizational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview platforms

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services

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 $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.