Partner Recruiting Specialist

Latham & Watkins LLP•New York, NY

7d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Partner Recruiting Specialist is an integral member 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 each phase of lateral partner recruitment, including interview coordination, progress tracking, feedback collection, and operational steps throughout the hiring process. The position 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.
Minimum of two years of recruiting or related law firm experience, preferably.
Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage time, 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities and processes supporting lateral partner hiring and integration for the firm’s offices, as directed by department leadership.
Support all phases of the lateral partner recruitment process, including interview coordination, progress tracking, feedback collection, and operational steps.
Communicate with lateral partner candidates about interview scheduling, logistics, and process-related information to support a positive candidate experience.
Coordinate processing of candidate submissions and introductions received directly or through recruiting agencies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
Prepare and compile candidate materials, including interview memoranda and related diligence, for stakeholders before interviews.
Maintain accurate and timely updates in the applicant tracking system and ensure proper recordkeeping and document management.
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

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.
Healthcare insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
A 401(k) plan.
At least 11 paid holidays per year.
Paid time off 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.