Essential Duties Lateral Program Organize aspects of lateral recruitment including screening resumes,, communications with section/office leadership to determine lateral needs, communications with candidates, scheduling interviews, and communication with legal search firms. Handle all conflict and background paperwork. Assist with selection of mentors and supervisors for new hires. Greet candidates and assist with day-of logistics. Responsible for tracking candidates “in process” in the system and on the portal page for assigned markets. Other Duties Other responsibilities include assisting the Director and Managers with all aspects of recruiting as needed. Research the market for information on peer firms. Organize and analyze this information for presentation to firm leadership. Reporting Relationship The Recruiting Coordinator reports to the Director of Attorney Recruitment, Managers, with strong accountability to the Firm Hiring Partner and Office Hiring Partners for their markets. Subordinate Staff: None. Qualifications Experience/Knowledge Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines. 2 years’ recruiting experience (preferably in a professional service industry). Skills Ability to handle pressure Ability to sell the Firm Maintains confidentiality Enthusiasm Flexibility to work after hours, weekends and through lunch Good judgment Organization Professionalism Tactfulness Team oriented Ability to delegate, supervise and motivate recruiting assistant Physical Demands Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. When coordinating/attending special events, might be required to move around up to 100% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time. Working Conditions Office environment.