Senior Recruiting Coordinator/Specialist

The Legal Recruiting Department of a premier, mid-size law firm has an opening for a Coordinator in its New York office. This position will support the legal recruiting function with responsibilities including, but not limited to: 

Legal Recruiting Duties

• Coordinate lateral associate and partner candidate interviews, including booking conference rooms, sending calendar invites, and sending evaluation links.
• Assist with general administrative duties as needed.
• Update and maintain recruiting database, records, files, and calendars.
• Assist with new hire orientation and integration logistics.
• Prepare and send candidate correspondence.
• Assist with diversity initiatives as they relate to recruiting. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of recruiting experience (ideally including lateral associates and partners) is required; experience working for a law firm or other professional services firm is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent proofing and communication (oral and written) skills; the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; a very strong attention to detail; and a professional demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships among lawyers and staff to achieve results. Requires a high level of collaboration with attorneys and staff and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and using the internet is a must. Working knowledge of relational databases and web technology would be beneficial. Familiarity with viDesktop, LawCruit and/or other recruiting systems strongly preferred.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. In accepting a position, it is understood that continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. A satisfactory background check is the absence of a criminal record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant/employee’s suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.