Partner Recruiting Coordinator

Morgan Lewis•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Partner Recruiting Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support for the global lateral partner recruiting process. Reporting to the Manager, Partner Recruiting, the coordinator supports recruiting and onboarding initiatives, candidate interviews and logistics, candidate and agency communications, targeted recruiting efforts, and new-partner orientation. The role also collaborates with the broader Legal Talent team and supports firmwide projects as needed. The position may be based in Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC. A hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote is available. The role may require evening and weekend hours as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a law firm or professional services setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional client-service focus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate.
High productivity and a strong work ethic.
Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
Comfort interacting with personnel at all levels, including practice-group leadership, firm management, and senior administrative professionals.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Manager, Partner Recruiting for global lateral partner recruiting and onboarding initiatives.
Coordinate candidate interviews, including scheduling, virtual and in-person logistics, and travel arrangements as needed.
Serve as a secondary contact for lateral partner candidates and external recruiting agencies, providing a professional and engaging candidate experience.
Support proactive regional and practice-group searches, including meeting with external recruiters, partners, and firm leadership.
Work with administrative departments and practice groups as needed to design and execute onboarding and orientation activities for new lateral partners, including welcome communications, schedules, and meeting logistics.
Collaborate with the broader Legal Talent team to maintain consistency, communication, and alignment across recruiting and integration priorities.
Support the Senior Director of Legal Recruiting and Partner Integration on firmwide projects and other tasks based on department needs and priorities.