Associate Recruiting Manager – Entry Level Hiring

Latham & Watkins LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

23 days PTO in the first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago seeks an Associate Recruiting Manager for Entry Level Hiring. The role involves overseeing the entry-level hiring process, analyzing data to support strategic goals, and managing a team effectively. Successful candidates will have at least seven years of experience in legal recruitment and a Bachelor's degree. The position offers a salary between $150,000 and $175,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services.
• A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in a related field, preferably.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entry level hiring process for the region.
• Build and maintain relationships with firm and industry leaders.
• Analyze data and generate reports to support strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Organizing, planning, problem-solving

Proficiency in MS Office

Database management

Handling confidential information

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

About the Role

The Associate Recruiting Manager – Entry Level Hiring is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the entry level hiring process for the assigned region, while supporting the Recruiting Committee in hiring summer associates, new associates, and judicial clerks when applicable. This role will be located in our Chicago 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:

• Staying abreast of current and pending employment laws, market trends, and competitor recruiting policies
• Supporting strategic initiatives of the firm’s management committees by developing and maintaining relationships with office leadership and recommending changes to enhance the firm's competitive edge
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with firm leaders and industry leaders, including regional law schools, while focusing on enhancing the firm’s brand and influence by coordinating outreach efforts and engaging with key stakeholders
• Providing research, analyzing data, and generating reports to support the firm’s strategic goals and maintain a robust professional network
• Overseeing a team that supports the manager and the firm in all endeavors, organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating staff work to manage workflow and resources effectively, especially during peak periods, while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment
• 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:

• Demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including organizing, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective interaction with all organizational levels
• Exhibit proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office, database management, and applicant tracking systems, with the ability to conduct thorough analyses and reports
• Possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services
• A minimum of seven (7) years cumulative experience
• A minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a related field, 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 resilience, 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 $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.