Lateral Associate Recruiting Coordinator

Wisnik Career Enterprises, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

You will maintain candidate records, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with the Associate Recruiting Manager on hiring strategies. Strong organizational, communication, and discretion are essential. Salary ranges are $75,000–$90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in legal recruiting.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.
• High degree of discretion and attention to detail when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview scheduling platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lateral associate recruiting process, including application review, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting data while ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with the Associate Recruiting Manager to support hiring strategies and priorities.
• Prepare recruiting materials, reports, and statistics used to track hiring activity.
• Assist with search firm and vendor relationships, including tracking agreements and fees.
• Provide a responsive, high-quality experience for candidates, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Interview Scheduling Platforms

Job description

Lateral Associate Recruiting Coordinator

For the New York or DC Office of a Prestigious Global Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Support the full lateral associate recruiting process, including application review, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting data while ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate closely with the Associate Recruiting Manager to support lateral associate hiring strategies and ongoing recruiting priorities.
• Prepare recruiting materials, reports, statistics, and other resources used to track hiring activity and support decision‑making.
• Assist with search firm and vendor relationships, including tracking agreements, fees, and related recruiting activity.
• Provide a responsive, high-quality experience for candidates, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years of experience in legal recruiting. Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong client‑service orientation and ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
• High degree of discretion and attention to detail when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview scheduling platforms.

Salary: $75k-$90k