Associate Recruiting Coordinator

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Associate Recruiting Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team and will be responsible for coordinating all activities and processes involved in law student recruiting throughout each recruiting season, while supporting the Manager of Associate Recruiting in all phases of recruiting efforts, with a particular focus on the summer program, campus outreach, and law school hiring. This role will be based in either our San Francisco or Silicon Valley offices but will support both offices and require frequent travel between them. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence, with certain times of year requiring primarily in-office presence.  

Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing relationships with Law Schools and Campus placement offices
• Serving as firm liaison to law school placement directors, vendors, and other recruitment professionals
• Corresponding with incoming applicants to schedule interview dates and times, and coordinating information for the applicant and interviewer
• Receiving, routing, and forwarding resumes for review by appropriate individuals and Recruiting Committee members
• Coordinating all logistics in connection with the summer program which includes planning orientation, practice group and department overviews, and events; soliciting work, managing budget, and serving as a liaison for summer associates
• Completing special projects regarding various issues as needed for the Recruiting Department

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exhibit strong analytical skills with minimal supervision needed 
• Possess organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Display strong attention to detail and quality assurance processes
• Possess knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office
• Exhibit knowledge and proficiency in applicant tracking systems and interview platforms

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional recruiting

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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