Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

Haynes and Boone, LLP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes and Boone, LLP seeks a Lateral Recruiting Coordinator for the Orange County Office to coordinate all phases of lateral partner recruitment and support the firm’s talent acquisition efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of recruiting experience, and strong Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on communication, organization, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience (preferably in a professional services industry).

Responsibilities

• Organize aspects of lateral partner recruitment including screening resumes and communicating with Section Heads, Chairs, DAPs, and Board Liaisons to determine lateral needs.
• Communicate with candidates, schedule interviews, and coordinate conflict and background paperwork.
• Assist with selection of mentors and supervisors for new hires.
• Greet candidates and assist with day‑of logistics.
• Track candidates “in process” in the system and on the portal page for assigned markets.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking under deadlines

Confidentiality

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview: The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator coordinates all phases of lateral partner recruitment for the Orange County Office, supporting the firm’s talent acquisition and ensuring successful placements.

Salary Range

$78,000.00 - $86,000.00, depending on experience and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Organize aspects of lateral partner recruitment including screening resumes and communicating with Section Heads, Chairs, DAPs, and Board Liaisons to determine lateral needs.
• Communicate with candidates, schedule interviews, and coordinate conflict and background paperwork.
• Assist with selection of mentors and supervisors for new hires.
• Greet candidates and assist with day‑of logistics.
• Track candidates “in process” in the system and on the portal page for assigned markets.

Other Duties

• Assist the Director and Managers with all aspects of recruiting as needed.
• Research market information on peer firms and organize and analyze this data for presentation to firm leadership.

Reporting Relationship

The Recruiting Coordinator reports to the Director of Attorney Recruitment and Managers, 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience (preferably in a professional services industry).

Skills

• Ability to handle pressure.
• Ability to sell the Firm.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to work after hours, weekends, and through lunch.
• Good judgment, organization, professionalism, tactfulness, team orientation.
• Ability to delegate, supervise, and motivate recruiting assistants.

Physical Demands

• Must move around the office up to 15% of the time; remain stationary at least 85% of the time.
• During special events, may be required to move around up to 100% of the time.
• Operate computers and other office machines regularly.
• Occasionally move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Constant communication and exchange of information with attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

Office environment.