Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

Haynes and Boone, LLP•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing all phases of lateral attorney recruiting. The position may be filled at the Coordinator or Senior Coordinator level, depending on experience. Essential Duties Lateral Program Organize aspects of lateral recruitment, including screening resumes, meeting with attorney leadership to determine lateral needs, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews and assisting with day-of logistics, discussions with legal search firms, and tracking candidate statuses. Assist with offers, including preparing offer terms and facilitating the firm’s conflict and background check processes. Other Duties Other responsibilities include assisting the Recruiting Director and Managers with all aspects of lateral recruiting as needed. This may include, for example, conducting market research and presenting this information to internal leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
For Coordinator-level candidates, a minimum of 2 years’ recruiting experience (preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment).
For Senior Coordinator-level candidates, a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, plus demonstrated career progression in the recruiting field.
Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills
Resourcefulness and enthusiasm to think outside the box
Professionalism, judgment, and tact, including the ability to maintain strict confidence
“Big picture” approach, understanding key levers for recruiting talented candidates to the firm
Team-oriented approach and desire to work collaboratively
Ability to delegate, supervise and motivate recruiting assistant
Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc.
Remains stationary at least 85% of the time.
When coordinating/attending special events, might be required to move around up to 100% of the time.
This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis.
Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs.
This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff.
This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff.
This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with generative AI and legal recruiting platforms/databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

Organize aspects of lateral recruitment, including screening resumes, meeting with attorney leadership to determine lateral needs, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews and assisting with day-of logistics, discussions with legal search firms, and tracking candidate statuses.
Assist with offers, including preparing offer terms and facilitating the firm’s conflict and background check processes.
Assisting the Recruiting Director and Managers with all aspects of lateral recruiting as needed.
Conducting market research and presenting this information to internal leadership.