Sr Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Campus Recruiting

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Summary

The Senior Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Campus Recruitment, in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, is responsible for supporting the firm's efforts to recruit and onboard summer and entry-level associates. The Senior Coordinator works closely with the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to identify top legal talent, ensuring compliance with all hiring policies. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential to succeed in this role. Prior experience in a legal law firm recruiting is preferred.

Location

This position can sit in any of our Boston, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, DC office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule for employees within commutable distance with some travel.

Responsibilities

• Is an essential member of a national campus recruiting team, supporting the growth of the firm's summer program.
• Assists and coordinates all activities related to the full life cycle of a candidate, including creating job requisitions and postings, maintaining candidate files in the applicant tracking system, coordinating interview schedules, compiling candidate feedback, and preparing standard offer letters.
• Maintains and provides information and reports regarding recruitment.
• Coordinates and supports all aspects of the national summer program.
• Oversees and runs the day-to-day on a local summer program.
• Develops and maintains relationships with target law schools.
• Helps strategize, plan, and execute on-campus events.
• Supports the recruiting brand by creating an exceptional candidate experience.
• Collaborates with marketing on branding initiatives.
• Availability for overtime and flexibility for travel are expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Prior experience working at a large law firm's recruiting department.

• 4 years' experience of campus recruiting or similar environment.

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.