Senior Lateral Recruiting & Associate Life Coordinator

Simpson-Thacher-; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP seeks a Senior Coordinator in Legal Recruiting & Associate Life to support recruiting efforts, summer programs, and professional development for attorneys, including inclusion initiatives. The role partners with the Washington DC team and DC office to drive growth and consistent execution of key business initiatives.

You will manage communications, research, reporting, and budget tracking while coordinating residency and bar admissions, with a client-focused,

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ recruiting experience in a Law Firm or Professional Services office environment.
• Fast-paced environment; must manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships and maintain client-focused professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate campus registration and OCI scheduling with Partners and Recruiting Manager.
• Schedule interview slots for candidates both virtually and on-site.
• Communicate interview status to Recruiting Committee Partners during OCI season.
• Develop Summer Associate events and assign/ evaluate summer candidates.
• Complete bar admission forms and track licensing.
• Coordinate lateral recruiting and ensure attorneys are in good standing.
• Support mentoring programs and inclusion initiatives.
• Track inclusion budget expenses and report on budget items.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Coordinator, Legal Recruiting & Associate Life is responsible for working with the Washington, DC Recruiting team on attorney recruiting efforts, the summer associate program, attorney professional development, inclusion initiatives, data management and analysis, mentoring and day-to-day administrative support.This role manages serves as a resource assisting the Legal Recruiting & Associate Life Manager with communications, administration, research and reporting, coordination of projects and strategic plans to ensure successful growth and consistency regarding the Firm’s key business initiatives.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate campus registration process for fall on-campus interviews, including working with the Manager of Legal Recruiting & Associate Life and Partners to determine number of schedulesProvide candidate interview status updates to Recruiting Committee Partners during OCI seasonSchedule attorneys to interview candidates both virtually and on-siteCommunicate and coordinate follow-up visits for candidates with offersDevelop Summer Associate event calendar with the DC recruiting team; propose, plan, and execute eventsCoordinate Summer Associate assignments, evaluations and review process; prepare review packets for PartnersComplete bar admission forms/trackingCoordinate lateral recruiting for office and ensure that all attorneys are in good standingCommunicate with Summer Associates between completion of Summer Associate program and onboarding in the fallAssist with developing the annual recruiting budgetMaintain familiarity with general and regional legal recruiting trends; attend annual NALP Conference as requestedProvide support to existing mentoring programs to ensure success and increase mentoring opportunities for lawyers in the DC officeContribute to the development and implementation of inclusion programming and affinity group eventsTrack expenses charged to the inclusion budget and provide budget reports to the Manager of Legal Recruiting & Associate LifeUpdate, maintain and ensure staffing for law school and inclusion eventsFacilitate Career Services and Law School relationship building and engagement; promote the Firm’s presence on campusCreate draft copies of periodic Women’s Initiative and Parents Affinity Group NewslettersCoordinate and collaborate with the Legal Recruiting, Legal Talent & Professional Development teams in support of the firm’s inclusion initiativesDraft correspondence to various internal and external audiences regarding inclusion initiativesPerform other duties as assignedEducationBachelor’s degree requiredSkills & Experience3+ years’ recruiting experience in a Law Firm or Professional Services office environment requiredMust be able to thrive in a fast-paced setting, have excellent skills in written and verbal communication, have organizational ability, be detail oriented and be able to prioritize and complete multiple projects under tight deadlinesMust be flexible to work overtime when needed (mostly from April to August)Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environmentMust be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with othersMust be able to maintain a client-focused mentality and a professional demeanorMust be able to maintain confidential information and exercise discretionExcellent computer skills preferred with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPointSalary InformationCA Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 at the time of posting.The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Privacy NoticeFor information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice .Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.#LI-Hybrid