Senior Legal Talent Coordinator

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP•New York, NY

9d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cravath’s Legal Talent team serves as a trusted advisor to the Firm’s attorneys and partners with senior leadership on onboarding and training planning, professional development programming, and strategic initiatives. The Senior Legal Talent Coordinator – Onboarding & Integration provides high-level support for onboarding and orientation for all legal new hires, helping ensure a consistently excellent integration experience. The role works with Firm stakeholders at all levels and supports a visible, collaborative process. It also provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members and assists the Legal Talent Manager with coordinating and delegating team responsibilities. This position is based in the New York office and currently follows a hybrid work schedule, which is subject to change. The estimated salary range is $120,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation depends on factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certification, as well as market and Firm factors. Compensation includes base salary and discretionary bonuses. The Firm offers employee benefits including paid time off, medical, dental and vision care, a 401(k), and substantial health club discounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least five to seven years of experience in onboarding, human resources, legal personnel, or legal recruiting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to serve as a trusted point of contact for partners, attorneys, Firm leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions within established Firm policies and guidelines.
Exceptional organizational, project management, and follow-through skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing deadlines, and business continuity priorities.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to turn onboarding data into accurate reports, actionable insights, and process improvements.
Advanced proficiency with iCIMS or comparable applicant tracking and onboarding systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and related reporting tools, with demonstrated ability to configure forms, maintain workflows, and drive automation.
Working knowledge of Form I-9 requirements and USCIS compliance, including the ability to develop guidelines, deliver training, and maintain accurate checklists and supporting documentation.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and apply data-minimization principles to sensitive biographical, employment, and onboarding information.
Demonstrated experience training and mentoring junior team members, coordinating work, and establishing priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work additional hours and travel for business as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a law firm or similarly structured professional services environment.
Project management certification.
Familiarity with legal staff integration practices and resources such as NALP.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of onboarding, orientation, and integration programs for legal staff, including bespoke orientation sessions and the annual Incoming Associate onboarding and orientation program.
Serve as a point of contact for incoming legal staff and communicate onboarding milestones and updates to Legal Talent leadership, business services teams, and partner contacts.
Coordinate legal staff onboarding workflows and ensure pre-arrival requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Administer the Firm’s Onboarding Portal, including setup, task configuration, system enhancements, automation, reporting, and data analysis.
Maintain orientation schedules, communications, and resources in coordination with the Legal Talent team, and help prepare, update, and present orientation sessions.
Administer the Firm’s Form I-9 process for legal staff, train team members, maintain process documentation, and ensure USCIS compliance.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Firm policies and procedures and communicate and apply them to legal staff hires at all seniority levels.
Provide timely updates, recommendations, and problem-solving support to Department and Firm leadership.
Mentor junior team members and help set priorities and delegate work.
Coordinate and execute ad hoc Legal Talent projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.