Lateral Partner Recruitment Assistant

UNKNOWN; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruitment Assistant to support the firm’s lateral growth team. The role coordinates the recruiting lifecycle, manages high-volume interviews, and ensures accurate candidate data and timely communications with candidates and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year in recruiting coordination or executive support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ATS tools.

Qualifications

• At least one year of recruiting coordination or similar administrative experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a professional presence.
• Ability to work independently and with confidential information.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting lifecycle including submissions, tracking, interviews, and logistics.
• Coordinate high-volume interviews and schedules.
• Maintain candidate files, ATS, calendars, and records.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, search firms, partners, and stakeholders.
• Provide backup coverage for Recruiting Coordinators.

Skills

Recruiting coordination

Executive support

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

OneNote

ViRecruit

Job description

Job Description

Lateral Partner Recruitment Assistant

Support Strategic Lateral Recruiting.

At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We're looking for a highly organized, proactive, and service-oriented Lateral Partner Recruitment Assistant to support the firm's Lateral Partner Recruitment & Integration Team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategic Lateral Growth and working closely with the Senior Director of Strategic Lateral Growth & Integration and Lateral Partner Recruitment Coordinators, this role provides critical administrative and operational support throughout the lateral partner recruitment process.

This position serves as an organizational cornerstone for the team—coordinating complex schedules, maintaining accurate candidate information, facilitating timely communications, and helping deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

What You'll Do

• Support the lateral partner recruiting lifecycle, including candidate submissions, tracking, correspondence, interviews, and recruiting logistics.
• Coordinate high-volume virtual and in-person interviews, partner availability, schedules, and interview evaluations.
• Maintain accurate candidate files, applicant tracking systems, calendars, and recruiting records.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, search firms, partners, firm leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Exercise sound judgment when managing confidential information and sensitive candidate matters.
• Support team meetings, special projects, and provide backup coverage for Recruiting Coordinators.

What You'll Bring

• At least one year of recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, executive support, or comparable administrative experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional presence.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in legal recruiting, law firm, or professional services environments.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, OneNote, or ViRecruit.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative Talent Team supporting the firm’s strategic lateral growth. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior leaders, partners, candidates, and recruiting professionals while playing a key role in delivering a seamless, high-touch lateral recruiting experience.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits..

This position may be filled in the following locations. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $80,040 to $117,130 annually

Los Angeles compensation range: $73,030 to $0106,870 annually

San Diego compensation range: $72,100 to $105,510 annually

Washington state compensation range: $66,150 to $96,800 annually

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