Strategic Lateral Growth Coordinator

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time-off 20 days annually

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in New York is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruitment Coordinator to provide administrative support across the lateral partner and senior counsel recruitment process. You will manage interview scheduling, candidate records, and timely updates for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates professionally, handles confidential information with discretion, and collaborates with partners, search firms, and internal teams to ensure a seamless

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with attorneys, candidates, firm leadership and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Proactive, service-oriented approach with discretion for confidential information.
• Reliability, punctuality and flexibility in a dynamic setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and related applications.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of recruiting coordination or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support throughout the lateral partner and senior counsel recruiting process.
• Coordinate complex interview schedules across offices and time zones; prepare candidate materials and reminders.
• Enter, review and maintain accurate candidate records; track submissions, interviews, status changes and next steps.
• Prepare meeting agendas and notes; distribute summaries and track action items through completion.
• Collect and track interviewer feedback; prepare drafts of business cases and diligence checklists for review.
• Communicate professionally with candidates and search firms; provide timely updates and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Maintain organized candidate documentation and confidential files; ensure accuracy and version control.
• Collaborate with Practice Assistants, Growth & Analytics, HR, Finance, and third-party screening providers.
• Assist with recruiting reports and process-improvement initiatives.
• Follow procedures, manage deadlines, and communicate potential delays; track assignments to completion.
• Maintain availability during working hours and be willing to work overtime as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Independence

Professionalism

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

OneNote

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in New York is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruitment Coordinator to provide administrative support across the lateral partner and senior counsel recruitment process. You will manage interview scheduling, candidate records, and timely updates for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates professionally, handles confidential information with discretion, and collaborates with partners, search firms, and internal teams to ensure a seamless