Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in New York is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to assist with recruiting efforts for lateral associates and law students. Responsibilities include scheduling interviews, preparing recruitment materials, and coordinating summer programs. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a BA or equivalent qualification. The salary range is $61,000 - $66,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong writer, proofreader and editor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with lawyers, students and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and generate quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and scheduling of programs and events.
• Attend and assist in facilitation of summer trainings and events.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating interviews for lateral associate and law student hires.
• Log in candidate applications and documents into the ATS and update their application status.
• Coordinate and host ten-week summer program for law students.
• Prepare recruitment related materials and keep meticulous records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

BA or equivalent

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Base pay range

$61,000.00/yr - $66,000.00/yr

As part of the Legal Recruiting team, the coordinator will help organize the firm’s recruiting efforts for both lateral associates and law students. Primary tasks include lateral attorney interview coordination, assistance with summer program facilitation, on campus interview (OCI) program preparation, attending law school events, and various other attorney recruitment related responsibilities.

• Assist with preparation and scheduling of programs and events (summer program events, legal recruiting trainings, hiring committee and summer steering committee meetings, etc.)
• Attend and assist in facilitation of summer trainings and events (setting up technology in conference rooms, handing out nametags, etc.)
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating interviews for lateral associate and law student hires.
• Log in candidate applications and documents into applicant tracking system, as well as update their application status as needed.
• Work with the team to coordinate and host ten-week summer program for law students.
• Join attorneys to visit law school campuses and recruit students as needed.
• Prepare recruitment related materials (such as onboarding spreadsheets, materials for hiring committee meetings, etc.) and keep meticulous records of hiring data.
• Other recruiting related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong writer, proofreader and editor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with lawyers, students and staff.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with applicant tracking systems and Outlook preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and generate quality work product in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to hand confidential information and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

Education and experience

• BA or equivalent
• Experience working in a law firm setting preferred

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $61,000 - $66,000, dependent upon experience level.

We are committed to attracting the most talented people and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values – Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer; the firm actively seeks diversity among its staff. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Law Practice

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