Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

Haynes and Boone, LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes and Boone, LLP in New York, NY is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Coordinator (or Senior Coordinator) to oversee all phases of lateral attorney recruiting. The role requires collaboration with attorney leadership to identify needs, manage candidate communications, and coordinate interviews and logistics.

The position reports to the Director of Attorney Recruiting and Senior Manager of Lateral Recruiting and requires strong organizational and communication skills, with 2+ years of recruiting

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Generative AI and legal recruiting platforms/databases a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Coordinator-level: minimum 2 years' recruiting experience; Senior Coordinator: minimum 4 years with progression.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of lateral attorney recruiting from screening resumes to offers.
• Meet with attorney leadership to determine needs and communicate with candidates.
• Schedule interviews and assist with day-of logistics and with law firm search firms.
• Track candidate statuses and assist with offers and conflict/background checks.
• Support Recruiting Director and Managers, including market research for internal leadership.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Leadership

Discretion / Confidentiality

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Generative AI

Legal recruiting platforms

Candidate tracking systems

Job description

Hybrid - New York, New York, United States

Jul 2, 2026

$81,000 - $95,000/year

The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing all phases of lateral attorney recruiting. The position may be filled at the Coordinator or Senior Coordinator level, depending on experience.

Lateral Program

Organize aspects of lateral recruitment, including screening resumes, meeting with attorney leadership to determine lateral needs, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews and assisting with day-of logistics, discussions with legal search firms, and tracking candidate statuses. Assist with offers, including preparing offer terms and facilitating the firm's conflict and background check processes.

Other Duties

Other responsibilities include assisting the Recruiting Director and Managers with all aspects of lateral recruiting as needed. This may include, for example, conducting market research and presenting this information to internal leadership.

Reporting Relationship

The Recruiting Coordinator reports to the Director of Attorney Recruiting and the Senior Manager of Lateral Recruiting, with strong accountability to the Firm Hiring Partner and Office Hiring Partners for their markets.

Qualifications

Experience/Knowledge

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with generative AI and legal recruiting platforms/databases is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.

For Coordinator-level candidates, a minimum of 2 years' recruiting experience (preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment). For Senior Coordinator-level candidates, a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, plus demonstrated career progression in the recruiting field.

Skills

Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills.

Resourcefulness and enthusiasm to think outside the box.

Professionalism, judgment, and tact, including the ability to maintain strict confidence.

"Big picture" approach, understanding key levers for recruiting talented candidates to the firm.

Flexibility to work after hours, weekends and through lunch.

Team-oriented approach and desire to work collaboratively.

Ability to delegate, supervise and motivate recruiting assistant.

Physical Demands

Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. When coordinating/attending special events, might be required to move around up to 100% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

Office environment; minimum of 4 days in-office weekly.

Salary Range:

The expected salary range for this position is $81,000.00-$95,000.00. Please note that the final offer amount may vary based on experience and skillset of the selected candidate.

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Located at the iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza, our New York Office serves clients in banking and finance, real estate, technology, aviation, and energy and renewables and facilitates cross-border work across Asia, Latin America, and other global markets. Our energetic team of lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas by Chambers USA (Chambers and Partners), New York Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Benchmark Litigation (2021), and the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America directory published by Woodward/White, Inc. Our New York team holds itself to the highest standards and believes in a culture of hard work, teamwork and inclusivity. We also believe in giving back to the local community, with lawyers serving in leadership roles with many local civic organizations. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

Haynes and Boone, LLP is a rapidly growing Am Law 100 firm, offering comprehensive legal services across diverse sectors with nearly 700 lawyers in global offices.