Legal Recruiting Specialist

Benesch Law•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Benesch, we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees. We are committed to providing the highest level of legal service and aspire to create a positive work environment. Benesch has earned placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces lists, and Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We are also recognized on the AmLaw 125 list. Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent, making it a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity, and inclusion are celebrated. The Firm offers a full array of benefits. We are one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, with offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we invite you to apply to join our team. Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Legal Recruiting Specialist in our New York office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility. This role is perfect for the legal recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a busy, high-volume recruiting team. Join Benesch and play a pivotal role in shaping the recruiting success of our organization. The Legal Recruiting Specialist reports to the Firm's Director of Legal Recruiting and assists with the management of lateral partner recruitment for all firm offices. The Specialist will also support the Firm's Chief Talent Officer with recruiting, integration and onboarding and other projects. The Specialist's primary responsibility will be scheduling a high volume of interviews in a fast-paced environment. Other responsibilities will include liaising with outside legal search firms, collecting interview feedback and communicating status updates to senior level stakeholders.

Requirements

High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
At least three to five years of experience in a law firm or legal recruitment agency is required.
Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Must be highly organized and have the ability to independently multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess an excellent client-service approach to interactions with team members, vendors and candidates, as well as outstanding professionalism and communication skills to manage a variety of daily tasks and provide optimal client service.
The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills, attention to detail, be process driven and pro-active in their approach to information gathering.

Responsibilities

Supports the recruitment of lateral partners firmwide, through scheduling interviews, coordinating on site and virtual interview logistics, and supervising the collection of feedback.
Monitors and maintains candidate pipeline, including regular check ins on the stage of each process, updating all candidate records ensuring data integrity on a daily basis.
Exercises sound judgment and adaptability in navigating evolving priorities, shifting schedules, and sensitive situations common in senior-level recruiting processes.
Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Manages the collection of candidate documentation, including but not limited to business plans and Lateral Partner Questionnaires.
Acts as a point of contact for lateral partner candidates and/or recruiters from initial approach and throughout the process, ensuring consistent communication and feedback.
Coordinates and communicates with the Risk and conflicts team on preliminary conflict checks for each candidate.
Conducts initial e-diligence on each candidate introduction, escalating issues or concerns if needed to the Director of Legal Recruiting and CTO.
Assists in the preparation of offer letters for all candidates liaising with other departments as necessary.
Assists with partner onboarding and integration efforts.
Special projects as assigned.