Partner Recruiting Specialist

Careers; Washington; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Partner Recruiting Specialist to coordinate lateral partner hiring, scheduling, and integration across offices. The role emphasizes precise process execution, candidate communication, and data integrity within the applicant tracking system.

Hybrid work with in-office presence in Washington, DC. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of recruiting or law firm experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of recruiting or related law firm experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in candidate materials and records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interview scheduling, logistics, and candidate communications to ensure a positive experience.
• Process submissions and introductions of lateral partner candidates with accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Prepare interview memoranda and diligence materials for stakeholders.
• Maintain timely updates in the applicant tracking system and ensure proper recordkeeping.
• Provide operational support across Latham offices for lateral partner recruiting activities.
• Protect highly sensitive, confidential and proprietary information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Partner Recruiting Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Partner Recruiting & Integration team. This role will be responsible for coordinating activities and processes in support of lateral partner hiring and integration for the firm’s offices, as directed by department leadership, while supporting the timely and effective execution of all phases of the lateral partner recruitment process for the office, including interview coordination, progress tracking, feedback collection, and operational steps across the hiring process. This role will be located in ourWashington, DCoffice. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating clear, timely, and effective communication with lateral partner candidates regarding interview scheduling, logistics, and process‑related information to support a positive candidate experience
• Coordinating the processing of submissions and introductions of lateral partner candidates received directly or through recruiting agencies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures
• Preparing and compiling candidate materials, including interview memoranda and related diligence, to support stakeholders in advance of interviews with attention to accuracy, consistency, and sensitivity
• Maintaining accurate and timely updates in the applicant tracking system, and ensuring proper recordkeeping and document management throughout each recruiting process
• Providing operational support for lateral partner recruiting processes involving candidates for other Latham offices, including scheduling, logistics, and feedback collection, as requested
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess exceptional organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize competing demands, and meet multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy
• Exhibit the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, timelines, and business needs

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years of recruiting or related law firm experience, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programsEmployee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.