Senior Lawyer Recruiting Administrator

Hunton Andrews Kurth Llp • Miami, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Senior Lawyer Recruiting Administrator in the Miami office. This position works in conjunction with other members of the Lawyer Recruiting and Development department to oversee entry lawyer recruitment for the Miami and Charlotte offices, as well as assists with lateral associate recruiting for the Corporate team. This position provides an array of complex and confidential functions with a high degree of proficiency.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of job related experience required, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Other Qualifications: Travel may be required. Availability and willingness to work long hours as needed to meet critical deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications. Strong commitment to client service excellence and teamwork. Must possess the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism. Must act as catalyst for change, drive and own results. Creative and innovative. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening) and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse group of professionals. Sound judgment and flexibility. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed to process and read extensive written communications. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the summer associate program for assigned office(s) in accordance with firm-wide policies and practices. Together with the Hiring Partner determines the schedule of summer events. Coordinates all summer events, including scheduling, reservations, transportation, and attorney participation. Attends and provides on-site support at all summer program events.
• Ensures that all firm-wide response times are met as to all Summer Program candidates at various stages in the recruiting process. Schedules appointments for candidates interviewing in the office or virtually and ensures completion of all required paperwork in keeping with best practices. Arranges attorney participation in interview process, and prepares and distributes interview schedules electronically, along with candidate credentials. Collects and compiles evaluations of candidates from lawyers for the office Hiring Partner.
• Manages and coordinates the work of the Law School Ambassadors for assigned law schools, including research, annual business plan, budget and recommending and scheduling events and activities for each school. Advances professional relationship with assigned law schools and develops creative recruiting strategies. Coordinates recruiting events and giveaways. Handles confirming on-campus interview dates for assigned law schools, including firm registration and preparation of interviewer materials.
• Together with the Senior Lawyer Recruiting Manager, assists with lateral associate recruiting efforts for the Corporate team firmwide, including requisition requests and new hire forms, job and web postings, applicant review and scheduling. Assist with processing and review of online applicants, and coordinating interviews for candidates, including contacting attorneys to secure their availability for interviews and set up email confirmation letters to candidates and managing LawCruit interview reminders, schedule changes, and evaluation reminders for attorneys on the schedules. Responds to general inquiries regarding the application process as needed. Follows up with applicants as necessary. Prepares cut letters for interviewees.
• Assists with the implementation of recruiting and retention initiatives designed to further the firm's recruiting goals. Participates in and performs various responsibilities related to the firm's recruiting initiatives, committees and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees