Partner Recruiting Specialist

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

6d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Partner Recruiting Specialist is an integral part of Latham & Watkins’ Partner Recruiting & Integration team. The role coordinates activities and processes supporting lateral partner hiring and integration for the firm’s offices, as directed by department leadership. It supports the timely and effective execution of all phases of lateral partner recruitment, including interview coordination, progress tracking, feedback collection, and operational steps across the hiring process. The role is located in the New York office and may be eligible for a flexible schedule that includes hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least two years of recruiting or related law firm experience, preferably.
• Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize competing demands, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to shifting 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 the 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 ahead of interviews, with attention to accuracy, consistency, and sensitivity.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in the applicant tracking system and ensure proper 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

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses in recognition of individual and firm performance.
• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year.
• PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year of employment 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level