Partner Recruiting Coordinator

US Offices & Unit; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Partner Recruiting Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support for lateral partner recruiting worldwide. The role is based in one of several offices with a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, assisting with onboarding, and supporting regional searches across the globe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2–3 years in a law firm or professional services setting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional client service focus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a team and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Manager, Partner Recruiting for global lateral partner recruiting and onboarding.
• Coordinate all aspects of candidate interviews, including scheduling, virtual and in-person logistics, and travel arrangements.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for candidates and external recruiting agencies, delivering professional candidate experiences.
• Support regional and practice group searches, meeting with external recruiters, partners, and leadership to support recruiting efforts.
• Collaborate with administrative departments to design onboarding and orientation activities for new lateral partners.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office Suite

Team collaboration

Client service focus

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Partner Recruiting Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager, Partner Recruiting, this role will provide high-level administrative support in all aspects of the recruiting process for lateral partners across the globe.

This position can reside in one of the following offices: Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC and a hybrid 3 day in-office/2-day remote working schedule is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Manager, Partner Recruiting in executing all global lateral partner recruiting and onboarding initiatives.
• Coordinate all aspects of candidate interviews, including scheduling, virtual and in-person logistics, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for lateral partner candidates and external recruiting agencies, delivering a professional and engaging candidate experience.
• Offer support to Manager, Partner Recruiting in all proactive regional and practice group searches including meeting with external recruiters, partners and firm leadership to support the firm's targeted recruiting efforts.
• As needed, partner with administrative departments and practice groups to design and execute onboarding and orientation activities for new lateral partners, including welcome communications, orientation schedules, and meeting logistics.
• Collaborate closely with the broader Legal Talent team to ensure consistency, communication, and alignment across recruiting and integration priorities.
• Support the Senior Director of Legal Recruiting and Partner Integration on firmwide projects and a variety of tasks, based on department needs and priorities.

Experience / Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a law firm or professional services setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional client service focus.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Effective in a team environment; strong desire to effectively collaborate.
• High level of productivity and strong work ethic.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as needed.
• A level of comfort interacting with all levels of personnel, including practice group leadership, firm management, and senior level administrative professionals.

For positions in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL the salary range for this position is: $62,000.00 - $99,200.00.

For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this position is: $67,400.00 - $107,825.00

For positions in Washington, DC, the salary range for this position is: $64,700.00 - $103,475.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment