Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP•New York, NY

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has been referred to as one of the premier U.S. law firms for over two centuries and is known for developing lawyers who provide the highest-quality legal services. With a reputation for excellence at all levels, our recruitment efforts are paramount to the Firm’s success. We are actively recruiting for a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to work directly with the Legal Recruiting team and Hiring Partners to support various aspects of the Firm's legal recruiting programs. The Legal Recruiting Coordinator plays a key role in the day-to-day execution of recruiting activities, provides thoughtful input on hiring processes, and supports the development of junior recruiting staff. If you excel in a fast-paced, dynamic department and possess a high standard of excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree;
At least 4-6 years of applicable experience in a service industry firm;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to successfully work and interact with attorneys and staff at all levels;
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and interpret recruiting data and metrics;
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn, use and drive developments of various legal talent and recruiting applications;
Superior judgment and ability to deal discreetly with confidential information; and
Ability to work additional hours, as needed, including during peak recruiting periods.

Responsibilities

Coordinates multiple components of the Firm’s legal hiring programs with a focus on 1L and 2L hiring;
Reviews in-bound resumes, identifies strong candidates for the Hiring Partners and coordinates appropriate responses;
Oversees logistics for assigned schools, including interview programming, callback meetings, and correspondence with applicants post introductory interviews;
Schedules and organizes applicant callback interviews and provides input to Hiring Partners regarding offer decisions;
Tracks and coordinates outreach and engagement efforts for return clerks, including external events, partner outreach, ongoing follow-up and preparation of offer letters through the hand-off to the Legal Talent onboarding team;
Coordinates and supports the recruitment and hiring of experienced attorneys across the Firm’s New York, D.C. and London offices;
Produces ad hoc reporting, as needed, for Hiring Partners and others;
Maintains updates related to legal careers on the Firm’s external website;
Maintains integrity of data within applicant tracking system;
Reviews and processes recruiting lawyer expenses;
Maintains monthly budget tracking and contributes to annual budget preparation;
Co-manages and coordinates law school pipeline programming, mock interviews, panels and events;
Develops and maintains candidate pipeline through proactive outreach and ongoing relationship management with prospective applicants;
Interfaces regularly with law school students, Firm attorneys and professional staff;
Liaises with the Events team on recruiting events; coordinates logistics with law schools and attends various events;
Tests and evaluates recruiting technology tools and platforms, and recommends process and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience;
Coordinates the preparation of annual hiring goals and post-mortem materials;
With awareness and understanding of various Firm policies and guidelines, fields questions and proposes responses based on precedent;
Trains and supports junior legal recruiting team members;
Supports the onboarding and orientation of summer associates and coordinates other summer program processes;
Serves as a Summer Associate Liaison, including conducting exit interviews and attending events;
Participates in legal recruiting industry organizations and events and stays current with market developments and practices; and
Performs other duties, as assigned.