Job Description
Attorney Recruiting and Development Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate and administer attorney recruitment. Activities include but are not limited to: collaborating with the Firm’s Recruiting Chair and Committee to determine hiring needs and best ways to source candidates; managing all applications, including ensuring all required materials are obtained, routing applications to the appropriate practice group leaders, and coordinating candidate interview schedules; assembling interview materials and collecting evaluations; conducting reference checks; serving as principal point of contact for all candidates and recruiting contacts throughout the recruitment and hiring process; overseeing candidate diligence process; drafting offer letters; and responding to candidate inquiries
Coordinate and administer externships and summer associate programs. Activities include but are not limited to: developing and fostering relationships with law schools and career services personnel; reviewing candidate applications; managing the on-campus interview (OCI) process along with the Recruiting Committee and other designated attorneys; and planning, coordinating, and attending law student program events and other campus outreach programs during the year
Greet, host, and provide required information to all candidates. Coordinate and monitor candidate follow-up
Collaborate with the Firm Recruiting Chair to plan, organize, and administer the Firm’s summer associate program, including work assignments, program material updates, social events, professional training, and hiring decisions
Coordinate all correspondence and recordkeeping of active and inactive candidates’ information in various firm document systems and software
Maintain the Firm’s internal and external recruiting resources, webpages, and databases
Keep apprised of industry and market trends and best practices, ensuring consistency of Firm recruiting policies and procedures
Collect recruiting data and respond to surveys from NALP and other organizations
Arrange and participate in Recruiting Committee meetings
Coordinate semi-annual associate review process in the legal recruiting software, LawCruit
Coordinate attorney social events and development and training events with the Firm’s Mentor Committee Chair
Provide support to the Firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for projects related to the Firm’s initiatives, sponsorships, and events. Collaborate with Committee Chair to maintain Committee meeting agendas, attend Committee meetings, and take meeting notes
Monitor the attorney recruiting budget, approving recruiting-related expenses, and routing invoices for the same
In conjunction with Administrative Department Heads, coordinate orientation and onboarding for all incoming new attorneys, summer associates, and externs
In conjunction with the Marketing Department, develop marketing materials and gifts for law student recruiting and new attorney hiring, as necessary
Coordinate renewal of attorney bar memberships
Track and report annual attorney CLE hours
Additional duties and responsibilities as requested and assigned
Requirements
Motivated and organized individual able to handle multiple projects and initiatives and shifting priorities
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and time management skills
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of applicant and sensitive Firm information
Health Benefits
401KLegal Knowledge