Cooley LLP · 13 hours ago
Lateral Recruiting Coordinator
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expCooley LLP is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Coordinator to join their Legal Talent team. The role involves coordinating legal talent efforts, particularly focusing on lateral associate and special counsel recruiting and integration efforts.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate end-to-end interview logistics for lateral attorney candidates, including building and distributing interview schedules, sending calendar invites, booking conference rooms and/or virtual links, and facilitating on-site interviews to ensure a high-quality candidate experience
Track and collect interviewer feedback promptly, following up as needed; compile candidate interview packets and assist in preparing offer recommendations for leadership approval
Facilitate the offer process by preparing offer materials and coordinating closing efforts
Coordinate pre-hire diligence steps, including tracking conflicts and background check clearance, and consolidating reference check results
Collaborate with local Legal Talent and Associate Development teams to support the integration of lateral new hires, including coordinating orientation schedules and follow-up communications with new hires
Maintain the applicant tracking system by accurately updating candidate statuses and entering all applicant information into the recruiting database
Maintain strong relationships with headhunters and ensure both candidates and search firms receive timely updates regarding the status of their applications throughout the recruitment process
Organize applicant files and set up new databases or record books for each recruiting cycle
Assist in preparing and maintaining candidate pipeline and recruiting effort status reports and charts
As needed, assist Legal Talent Managers (local/regional) with the planning and/or execution of the annual summer associate program
Assist Legal Talent Managers (local/regional) in preparation, completion and distribution of summer associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check and housing information
Assist with local summer associate orientation and the assembly of documentation to be distributed to summer associates
Assist in compiling/proof-reading summer associate picture book
Code expense reimbursements and maintain expense database
Help with summer event execution – distributing invitations, monitoring RSVP lists, help with nametags as needed
Finalize and send out new associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check, bar information, relocation policy, etc
Assist in the implementation of programs and events designed to integrate new and lateral attorneys into the Firm
Working with local and/or central HR, update and distribute local Attorney orientation materials
Coordinate bar activities for all incoming attorneys including, but not limited to, taking the exam, reimbursements and other licensing matters, working closely with our Director of Attorney Licensing & Compliance
Supervise new associate mailings
Monitor recruiting expenses and process recruit expense reimbursements
Assist in coordinating follow-up for recruits, including correspondence to recruits
Assist local Legal Talent Manager (local/regional) in spring recruiting efforts which may include traveling to law schools (and, in some instances, an overnight stay) to assist in on-campus recruiting
Prepare OCI reservation forms and secure interview dates
Assist local/regional Legal Talent Managers in conducting an interviewer-training seminar
Assist Director of Administration and Facilities Manager in planning office moves (information re: hiring, including buddies, fields of interest, etc.)
Assist local/regional Legal Talent Managers and/or Director of Attorney Recruiting to ensure all Legal Talent forms and documents are kept current
Perform various clerical/secretarial duties for the attorney recruiting function, as needed
All other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Available to work overtime, as required
2+ years direct experience in a law firm or professional office setting with 1+ direct applicable experience supporting legal talent/HR department
Senior candidates must have 3+ years directly applicable work experience, along with proven ability to operate at an elevated level in terms of scope of responsibility, judgement and autonomy
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
HR software experience a plus including Lawcruit and Workday
Prior experience in a law firm
Knowledge of current hiring/staffing/termination trends at other competing law firms
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
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