Considine Search · 2 weeks ago
Legal Recruiting and Personnel Coordinator
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expConsidine Search is a firm focused on legal personnel and recruiting, seeking a Legal Recruiting and Personnel Coordinator. This role is responsible for managing various aspects of talent management for lawyers, including recruitment processes, evaluations, and coordination of programs and events.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Sherri Rosenthal
Responsibilities
Coordinates the semi-annual evaluation processes for associates, senior associates, counsel, special counsel, discovery attorneys, and staff attorneys
Acts as a consultant and cultivates strong working relationships with members of the Associates, Senior Associates and Counsel Committees and their associate and counsel mentees
Compiles and analyzes statistical information and creates necessary reports to assist with various information requests and survey submissions
Coordinates aspects of the arrival process for lateral hires, incoming attorneys, staff attorneys, and technology specialists
Coordinates all aspects of the attorney departure and transition process
Effectively conducts exit interviews of departing lawyers and exercises sound judgment in escalating matters that require management’s attention
Assists Legal Personnel Manager with exit interview analysis
Collaborates with managers to implement the annual attorney compensation process
Assists with planning and coordinating various firm-wide and local programs, events, and meetings
Responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of all firm policies and practices as it relates to attorneys
Updates Oracle as needed
Maintains all attorney personnel information, files, and records to ensure accuracy and confidentiality of the same
Learns and understands the firm’s leave and reduced hours policies
Takes the lead on communication with attorneys regarding leaves
Closely tracks leave and reduced hours’ time
Completes monthly reporting for attorneys not admitted to practice and conducts necessary follow up to ensure individual compliance
Works with various individuals within the firm to ensure the appropriate reimbursement of expenses as well as tracking and paying vendor bills in accordance with firm policies
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Drafts various OI-related communications for the OI function
Coordinates and oversees OI sponsorship programs and events, including tracking attendance, and securing payment
Manages affinity groups distribution lists
Successfully designs, effectively and efficiently coordinates, and evaluates all aspects of the firm’s Summer Associate Program
Generates interest and solicits substantive summer associate work assignments and observational opportunities from the firm’s practice areas and pro bono programs
Manages the workload reporting system and evaluation process for summer associates
Effectively and efficiently coordinates the law school student recruitment process
Facilitates the selection and scheduling of law schools for campus interviews
Schedules student and attorney interviewers for on-campus and in-office interviews
Coordinates and reviews interview feedback and facilitates the hiring decision process with the Hiring Committee
Participates in the effective engagement and ongoing relationship building with law schools and law student groups throughout the calendar year
Coordinates the recruitment of judicial clerks and aspects of the lateral attorney recruitment process
Identifies appropriate sourcing and develops relationships with resources from on-line searches, external job postings, ads, educational institutions, professional associations and publications, employment agencies and search firms
Coordinates all aspects of the arrival process for new associate orientation/onboarding, lateral hires, staff attorneys, and technology specialists
Provides substantive feedback and methods for improving and expanding the process
Responds to requests of legal and support staff, providing them with general information or directing their requests to the appropriate Administration liaison
Assists with the annual budget preparation and monthly monitoring of accounts
Anticipates and resolves discrepancies, handles related payments, reimbursements, and issues
Contributes to the Firm’s Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally
Qualification
Required
Strong attention to detail, excellent written and analytical skills, and ability to multi-task and take initiative are required
Ability to work in a team environment is critical. Motivation and drive are important
Successful time management skills are required
Strong data analysis skills are required, including the ability to compile, review and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data or information that is varied in content or format
Excellent technical skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated knowledge of legal recruiting principles, policies, practices, issues, and processes
Good oral and written communications skills, including thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to compose routine business correspondence
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both inside and outside the firm
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Demonstrated experience handling highly sensitive and confidential matters discreetly
1-3 years of experience, preferably in law firm or other professional services firm
Experience working in a professional environment and interfacing with significantly senior colleagues is required
Prior experience working independently or with little supervision on some projects
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required
Preferred
Proficiency in talent management software systems such as viDesktop, Oracle and PeopleSoft
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems such as LawCruit
Company
Considine Search
Considine Search works in the recruitment of business development, communications, and attorney development.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin Considine
President/Founder
Recent News
2025-06-24
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