Recruiting Coordinator

Ballard Spahr LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Adobe Acrobat, Applicant Tracking System, Billing, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Human Resources, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Talent Management, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

POSTED

6 days ago

Department: Talent

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.

Ballard Spahr is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Recruiting Coordinator to support the firm's attorney recruiting and onboarding initiatives. This position plays an integral role in managing the day-to-day operations of recruiting Associates, Staff Attorneys, and Counsel through all phases of the hiring process. The Recruiting Coordinator may also support Summer Associate and entry-level Associate recruiting as needed. In addition, this role will support onboarding, orientation programming, and integration efforts to help ensure a seamless experience for new hires.

The Recruiting Coordinator will also provide support for key Talent Team initiatives, including leadership reports, process improvement projects, firm branding, and pipeline building efforts.

This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the Philadelphia office, Tuesday through Thursday, with additional days required as needed.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

As a Recruiting Coordinator within our Talent Team, you will:

Support the Manager of Legal Recruiting with candidate applications, recruiting data management, and updates in our applicant tracking system (Flo).
Track applications and communicate with candidates regarding their status.
Post and monitor job openings on law school and professional job boards.
Prepare recruiter fee agreements and coordinate execution.
Coordinate interview schedules, virtual meetings, conference rooms, and candidate travel arrangements.
Prepare and distribute interview materials, schedules, and candidate correspondence.
Serve as a liaison among candidates, interviewers, and offices throughout the interview process.
Manage pre-employment paperwork and onboarding activities for new attorney hires.
Coordinate orientation programs and support attorney integration efforts.
Partner with Marketing to facilitate attorney announcements, website biographies, and professional photography.
Maintain recruiting metrics, reports, and budget tracking.
Process recruiter invoices, candidate reimbursements, and related recruiting expenses.

What We're Looking For:

Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with attorneys, business professionals, candidates, and external stakeholders at all levels.
Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant professional experience are required.
Experience supporting recruitment, talent management, onboarding, or human resources functions, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment, is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); experience with Flo Recruit, NetDocuments, Adobe Acrobat, and similar business applications preferred, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and systems.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the firm's website.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectiv

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