Associate Recruiting Coordinator

Latham & Watkins LLP•New York, NY

6d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Recruiting Coordinator is an integral member of Latham & Watkins’ Associate Recruiting team, supporting all aspects of entry-level associate hiring, including the summer program and campus outreach. The position serves as a liaison to law schools and helps develop recruiting strategies and budgets. It is based in the firm’s New York office and may be eligible for a flexible schedule with hybrid and in-office work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in legal recruitment or professional services.
Well-developed written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels and work well in a customer-service-focused team.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail for quality assurance.
Organizational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview platforms.

Responsibilities

Support all phases of recruiting, including coordinating candidate interviews and correspondence, performing GPA calculations, and maintaining candidate records.
Develop and maintain relationships with target law schools, career services, student organizations, vendors, and other recruitment professionals; serve as the firm’s liaison and help execute and represent the firm at recruiting and external functions.
Plan and execute logistics for the summer program and entry-level hiring, including orientation, programming, events, and offer letters.
Develop and monitor budgets and expenses for outreach and recruiting efforts, and collaborate with team members and committees to identify and implement marketing and promotional strategies.
Provide administrative support to the Recruiting Committee, assist with long-term hiring goals, prepare recruitment statistics and reports, and develop presentations for internal and external audiences.
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.

Benefits

Bonuses recognizing individual and firm performance.
Healthcare insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
401(k) plan.
At least 11 paid holidays per year.
Paid time off that accrues 23 days during the first year and increases with tenure.
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
Professional development programs.
Employee discounts.
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.