Coordinator, Talent Acquisition & Development

Paul Hastings LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coordinator for Talent Acquisition & Development in Washington, DC. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various talent acquisition initiatives, coordinate training programs, and support attorney development. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative recruitment strategies and enhancing the firm's talent management processes. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about fostering professional growth in a dynamic legal setting.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Parental Leave

Generous PTO Program

Professional Development Programs

Transportation and Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Anniversary Bonus Program

International Travel Insurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years in human resources or legal recruiting preferred.
• Experience in a professional services environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate talent acquisition initiatives and onboarding processes.
• Support attorney development programs and performance management.

Skills

English grammar proficiency

MS Office Suite proficiency

Event coordination

Legal recruiting knowledge

Communication principles knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

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.

We have an opening for a Coordinator, Talent Acquisition & Development.

The Coordinator, Talent Acquisition & Development will report to the Washington DC Manager and supports all aspects of Talent Acquisition and attorney development programs.

In this capacity, the Coordinator, Talent Acquisition & Development will:

Talent Acquisition

• Coordinate Talent Acquisition initiatives such as campus recruiting events, and summer associate training programs and social events;
• Schedule 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;
• Collaborate with Lateral and Staff Talent Acquisition team members to onboard talent; and
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition Global team members on firmwide initiatives and programs.

Talent Development

• Coordinate local Talent Development Committee meetings, 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; and
• Support and oversee local Performance Management processes including assisting attorneys with performance approvals, reports and meetings.

Talent Management

• In collaboration with the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development, support onboarding of all new hires including orientation, communication and integration;
• Generate reports and develop recommendations for improvement by utilizing data and databases;
• Work overtime as required, including attendance at special events in the evenings and/or on weekends;
• Travel as needed for programs, activities and initiatives; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• 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; and
• 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); and
• At least 2 years of experience in a professional services or legal environment (required).

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $65,300and a maximum of $85,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

The Firm has a range of inclusion initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women's Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives, which are voluntary and open to all, provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests.

Paul Hastings LLP is an equal opportunity employer.