Lateral Coordinator, Legal Recruiting

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Lateral Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support their hiring process. This entry-level position involves coordinating interviews, managing relationships with candidates and legal search firms, and assisting with various recruiting projects. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and parental leave.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, proactive, and team player.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lateral hiring process and special projects.
• Coordinate interview schedules and collect feedback.
• Establish relationships with legal search firms.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Judgment

Education

2 – 4 years’ legal recruiting experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

viDesktop

Job description

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Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)

Position Summary: The Lateral Legal Recruiting Coordinator will support the Legal Recruiting Department with all aspects of lateral associate and counsel hiring.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities: Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting with all aspects of the lateral hiring process and special projects; work with practice group leaders to identify staffing needs, devise search strategies, and draft job descriptions
• Coordinate interview schedules, collect interview feedback and act as a liaison to lateral candidates throughout the interview process
• Greet applicants upon arrival, provide office tours and escort applicants to interviews
• Facilitate decision-making process and follow-up, including offer letters and onboarding documents
• Assist in planning the Clerkship Reception
• Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms and keep up to date on legal hiring market trends
• Draft weekly and bi-weekly updates specific to practice groups
• Additional projects as assigned by the department Chief and Managers
• Attend NALP- and NYCRA-sponsored programs
• Seasonal assistance with recruiting season and summer programs will be expected, as needed and contribute to cross-workstream recruiting projects as requested

Qualifications / Position Requirements:

• Self-motivated, proactive, positive, team player
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible to work long hours as needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with attorneys and staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, and a meticulous attention to detail including the ability to proofread for typographical, spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality
• Good judgment and professional maturity including the ability to manage confidential information with the utmost discretion
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed
• Experience with viDesktop is a plus

Education and/or Experience:

• 2 – 4 years’ legal recruiting experience

Compensation: The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $80,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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