Partner Recruiting Specialist
About The Position
The Partner Recruiting Specialist is an integral member of Latham & Watkins’ Partner Recruiting & Integration team. Under department leadership’s direction, the specialist coordinates activities and processes supporting lateral partner hiring and integration for the firm’s offices. The role supports timely and effective execution of all phases of lateral partner recruitment, including interview coordination, progress tracking, feedback collection, and operational steps throughout the hiring process. The position is located in the Washington, DC office and may be eligible for a flexible schedule with hybrid and in-office presence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of recruiting or related law firm experience, preferably.
- Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills, including effective time management, prioritization of competing demands, and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, timelines, and business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Recruiting or related law firm experience.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate clear, timely, and effective communication with lateral partner candidates about interview scheduling, logistics, and process-related information.
- Coordinate processing of lateral partner candidate submissions and introductions received directly or through recruiting agencies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.
- Prepare and compile candidate materials, including interview memoranda and related diligence, for stakeholders in advance of interviews, with attention to accuracy, consistency, and sensitivity.
- Maintain accurate and timely applicant tracking system updates and appropriate recordkeeping and document management throughout each recruiting process.
- Provide operational support for lateral partner recruiting processes involving candidates for other Latham offices, including scheduling, logistics, and feedback collection, as requested.
- Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid time off accruing 23 days during the first year and increasing with tenure
- Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
- Bonuses recognizing individual and firm performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
