US Programs Recruiting Specialist (Hybrid)

Latham & Watkins LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability 보험

A generous 401k plan

11 paid holidays per year, 23 days PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups, networks, and coal...

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking an Associate Recruiting Specialist for US Programs in our Washington, DC office. The role supports the US summer program, pre-law internship, and external partnerships, with opportunities to mentor junior team members in a hybrid work setting.

You’ll build relationships with attorneys, coordinate recruiting operations, monitor budgets, prepare statistics and presentations, and help drive compliant, innovative recruitment strategies while safeguarding sensitive

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in legal recruitment or professional services.
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience.

Responsibilities

• Building and nurturing relationships with firm attorneys, recruiting teams, administrative departments, and industry professionals; represents the firm at recruiting events and external functions to strengthen the firm’s presence.
• Supporting compliance efforts by staying informed about federal and state legislation and best practices; assisting with the development and monitoring of budgets for recruiting initiatives.
• Collaborating with team members and committees to drive innovative strategies; providing administrative support to the Recruiting Committee by preparing recruitment statistics, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Developing foundational management skills by overseeing the work of coordinators and assistants, providing constructive feedback, and supporting team staffing needs during peak periods.
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Applicant tracking systems

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Latham & Watkins is seeking an Associate Recruiting Specialist for US Programs in our Washington, DC office. The role supports the US summer program, pre-law internship, and external partnerships, with opportunities to mentor junior team members in a hybrid work setting.

You’ll build relationships with attorneys, coordinate recruiting operations, monitor budgets, prepare statistics and presentations, and help drive compliant, innovative recruitment strategies while safeguarding sensitive