Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York seeks a Legal Recruiting Lateral Coordinator to support the lateral partner hiring process. You will coordinate interview schedules, manage candidate communications, and handle recruiting logistics, ensuring a smooth and timely process for partners and candidates.

The role requires 1–3 years in legal recruiting, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years in legal recruiting within a large law firm preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interview schedules for lateral partner candidates.
• Manage candidate communications and recruiting logistics.
• Organize resumes, biographies and materials for sponsoring partners.
• Keep interview teams informed of progress and next steps.
• Coordinate meeting logistics with Conference Services.
• Maintain Candidate Tracker Tools and related reports.
• Coordinate communications with legal search firms.
• Arrange candidate meals and hospitality logistics as appropriate.
• Support other team members and recruiting initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York seeks a Legal Recruiting Lateral Coordinator to support the lateral partner hiring process. You will coordinate interview schedules, manage candidate communications, and handle recruiting logistics, ensuring a smooth and timely process for partners and candidates.

The role requires 1–3 years in legal recruiting, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.