Partner Recruiting & Integration Coordinator

Morgan Lewis•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Partner Recruiting & Integration Coordinator to support the daily operations of its global partner recruiting and lateral integration function. The role focuses on process coordination, data management, reporting, and operational efficiency, and reports to the Senior Director of Legal Recruiting and Partner Integration. The position may be based in Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. The coordinator provides administrative and logistical support to team leadership, maintains recruiting and integration information and records, prepares reports and presentations, and assists with recruiting and integration activities. This includes coordinating candidate logistics and communications, supporting incoming lateral partners’ onboarding, assisting with the firm’s two-year lateral integration program, processing and tracking expenses, and coordinating with administrative departments, practice groups, and the broader Legal Talent team. The role also supports team initiatives and special projects and identifies opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least two to three years of experience in a law firm or professional services setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role calls for strong communication and client service skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, collaboration, adaptability, productivity, and comfort interacting with personnel at all levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of two to three years of experience in a law firm or professional services setting; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional client service focus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, 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 read and interpret general business documents, instructions, and manuals; write routine business correspondence; and speak effectively with employees, clients, candidates, and external vendors.
Comfort interacting with personnel at all levels, including practice group leadership, firm management, and Chiefs.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Senior Director, Partner Recruiting Manager, and Lateral Integration Manager.
Maintain recruiting and integration data, historical records, reports, and tracking tools for accuracy and consistency.
Prepare management presentations, operational reports, and other materials for team leadership.
Coordinate recruiting logistics, including interview scheduling, candidate tracking, search support, and communications with internal stakeholders and external recruiters.
Work with the onboarding coordinator as needed to support onboarding and orientation for incoming lateral partners.
Support the two-year lateral integration program, including drafting integration plans, coordinating integration travel, and tracking integration progress.
Manage expense processing and tracking.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve workflows, and enhance team efficiency.
Coordinate with firm administrative departments, practice groups, and the broader Legal Talent team to align and execute recruiting and integration activities in a timely manner.
Provide operational support for team initiatives, special projects, and leadership priorities.