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» Recruiting, Development & Pro Bono Coordinator, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

posted by Nancy Merriman: 2-1-2012 at 6:44 PM

The New York office of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is seeking a Recruiting, Development & Pro Bono Coordinator.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Providing support for all activities involved in law student hiring, campus outreach and the summer associate program.
• Coordinating various aspects of lateral associate recruiting.
• Interfacing regularly with law school placement offices, legal recruiting professionals, and internal firm attorneys and management.
• Providing support with CLE administration.
• Assisting with training programs, professional development programs and new associate orientations.

Requirements include:

• Minimum of 2 years of law firm legal recruiting or professional development experience required.
• Must be flexible to adjust hours to meet operating needs. Attendance at some evening events required.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient and able to handle time sensitive projects.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

TO APPLY: Submit resume and salary requirements to legalrecruiting@kramerlevin.com with Recruiting, Development, and Pro Bono Coordinator in the subject line.


» Attorney Recruiting & Development Assistant, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

posted by Nancy Merriman: 1-31-2012 at 12:00 PM

Occupational Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Attorney Recruiting & Development Manager, and following prescribed department, office and firm procedures, the Attorney Recruiting & Development Assistant is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support and assistance to the attorney recruiting department. The Attorney Recruiting & Development Assistant is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, the Attorney Recruiting & Development Assistant must fulfill the needs of the firm in a manner which is consistent with the Firm’s Core Values. Specific

Work of the Position: You will enter and maintain applicant data in the recruiting database, generate recruiting letters from the recruiting database, prepare various correspondence to prospective employees as needed, file resumes, letters and other recruiting materials as needed, create and maintain departmental files, answer department telephones as needed, open and distribute mail, complete Lateral Applicant Worksheet, monitor the New York office attorney recruiting email box and ensure responses are sent as appropriate, help greet applicants upon arrival and escort them to interviews as needed, assist with applicant travel and hotel arrangements, process check requests and expense reports, order new attorney and summer associate gifts as requested, assist with recruiting events as needed, and train temporary interns on recruiting database as needed.

Education/Training: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, but a 4-year college degree is preferred. To Apply:

To apply and to review the complete position description, go to http://www.akingump.com/careers/staff/opportunities/. Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume to Bob Paulson at rpaulson@akingump.com.


» Legal Recruiting Manager, Cleary Gottlieb

posted by Nancy Merriman: 1-26-2012 at 12:19 PM

Job Title: Legal Recruiting Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Legal Recruiting
Reports To: Director of Legal Recruiting
Supervises: Legal Recruiting Coordinators and Assistants
Summary: The Legal Recruiting Manager will work with the Director of Legal Recruiting and the Firm’s Recruiting and International Lawyers Committee to develop, implement and administer all processes relating to on-campus and new lawyer recruiting for the Firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruiting:
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Firm’s on campus recruiting strategy including the selection of law schools for on-campus recruiting and setting recruiting goals and targets.
• Oversee all aspects of the on campus interview process, including the management of recruiting teams to ensure optimal candidate experience.
• Manage the firm’s on campus recruitment program including: arranging on-campus interview dates, scheduling Recruiting Committee members for interviews, meeting with candidates, participating in Recruiting Committee meetings, preparing reports and presentations, identifying trends, pre-screening resumes, and managing all communication and correspondence during the recruiting and follow-up process.
• Coordinate the development of technology programs and data entry of all critical information for students and new hires into the Firm’s recruiting database software.
• Manage all aspects of lateral associate hiring, including working with Recruiting Director to devise search strategies, liaising with legal search firms, pre-screening resumes, managing offer process and negotiating search firm contracts.
• Implement and update processes, policies and procedures for attorney recruiting and hiring for the New York Office, including the hiring of international lawyers, lateral associates, new associates and staff attorneys.

Summer Program Management:
• Assist with the development, planning and administration of the summer associate program in the New York Office, including but not limited to the planning of summer associate events and management of the summer associate work assignment and evaluation process.
• Manage on-boarding and exit procedures for summer associates, including conducting exit interviews and distribution of surveys.

International Lawyer Hiring:
• Support the Committee on International Lawyers with various duties including, organizing and attending committee meetings as well as managing the process for the international lawyer in-house and LLM job fairs.
• Collaborate with all law schools participating in the NYU and Columbia Job Fairs and supervise teams handling the international lawyer recruitment process.
• Develop and maintain relationships with law school International Career Services Directors.
• Collaborate with European offices to produce recruiting materials.

Analysis:
• Manage preparation and review of monthly legal hiring budget and related expenditure reports to ensure compliance.
• Manage preparation of surveys and statistical reports regarding attorney recruiting and conduct internal and external trend analysis.

Other Duties:
• Develop and update marketing materials for attorney recruiting (including Firm resumes, recruiting brochure, website, NALP form, etc.).
• Support the Firm’s diversity hiring goals including coordination of diversity related recruiting events.
• Ensure the Firm’s adherence to the guidelines of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) and stay abreast of current recruiting and related practices by maintaining membership and active engagement with New York Recruiters Association (NYCRA) and NALP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skill and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing teams.
• Ability to organize and implement detailed and complex projects.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Flexibility in the midst of multiple and/or changing priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of current recruiting and diversity practices.
• Integrity - Strong professional and ethical standards; Must observe confidentiality of personnel and Firm matters.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint — Familiarity with ViDesktop or other recruiting database a plus.

Education and Experience Required:
• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience of which 8 is in legal recruiting

Compensation:
• Commensurate with experience

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Donna Harris, Director of Legal Recruiting, dharris@cgsh.com. While we would like to respond to all applicants, we only contact those applicants we are interested in meeting.

All job applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, Vietnam era or other protected veteran, or any other legally protected category. Applicants who need a disability accommodation may request one by contacting resumes@cgsh.com.


» Lead Team Recruiter, Cleary Gottlieb

posted by Nancy Merriman: 1-26-2012 at 12:17 PM

Job Title: Lead Team Recruiter

Reports To: Manager of Legal Recruiting & Director of Legal Recruiting

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervises: Legal Recruiting Assistants

FIRM: Cleary Gottlieb is a leading international law firm with approximately 1,100 lawyers worldwide.

LOCATION: New York Office – Approximately 525 lawyers

Summary: Cleary Gottlieb seeks to hire a Lead Recruiter in its New York office to support the Manager and Director of Legal Recruiting and work with the Firm’s Recruiting Committee. The Lead Recruiter will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of high volume recruiting programs including law student recruiting, lateral and foreign lawyer hiring as well as the Summer Associate Program.
The successful candidate will have an interest in working in a fast paced environment, assisting with the development of innovative means to cultivate high caliber talent, be proactive in supporting firm initiatives, be flexible, dependable, organized, customer service oriented, a clear communicator and have interest in collaborating with team members in other offices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead recruiting team in coordinating all aspects of summer associate and entry level hiring including, but not limited to, registering for on-campus interviews, pre-screening resumes, scheduling interviews with candidates and attorneys, collecting feedback, preparing offer letters and coordinating the follow up process
• Coordinate all logistics related to the recruiting process including hosting hospitality suites on campus and meeting candidates in the office
• Coordinate school team calendar and plan and attend offer dinners
• Generate reports for Recruiting Committee and lawyer recruiting teams
• Review and respond to online applications for summer and entry level candidates
• Respond to overseas office inquiries and handle all related communications
• Coordinate all student outreach activities including 1L receptions, fire-side chats and panels
• Assist with the coordination of the summer program including orientation, training, and summer associate work assignment and evaluation processes
• Participate in summer program planning meetings and provide support for Summer Program Chairs
• Assist with the planning and attending summer associate program events
• Coordinate exit procedures for departing summer associates
• Assist with maintaining and updating all recruiting materials, including the internal and external website
• Maintain applicant tracking system and generate reports for team
• Coordinates recruiting database enhancements and the Legal Recruiting Site with IT and Videsktop support
• Field daily questions from attorneys, summer associates, foreign lawyer and lateral candidates

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least four years of law firm recruiting experience. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills and self-direction. The candidate must also work well with all levels of Firm personnel. High degree of knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel is required. Knowledge of ViRecruit is a plus.
Requirements:
• Must be flexible to adjust hours to meet operating needs. Attendance at evening events required.
• Must be highly detail-oriented, efficient and able to handle time sensitive projects
• Must have comfort with technology

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Donna Harris, Director of Legal Recruiting, dharris@cgsh.com. While we would like to respond to all applicants, we only contact those applicants we are interested in meeting.

All job applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, Vietnam era or other protected veteran, or any other legally protected category. Applicants who need a disability accommodation may request one by contacting resumes@cgsh.com.


» Recruitment Assistant, Hogan Lovells US LLP

posted by Nancy Merriman: 1-24-2012 at 9:28 AM

The Recruitment Assistant provides administrative support to the Recruitment Manager in the New York office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
• Provide general administrative support to Recruitment Manager
• Prepare candidate correspondence on a regular basis
• Schedule student and lateral associate interviews, and maintain candidate files
• Communicate with search firms regarding candidate status and current lateral needs
• Assist with orientation schedules for attorneys, summer associates and interns
• Process reimbursement of applicant travel expenses
• Coordinate NY office logistics for Hogan Lovells Academy training sessions
• Assist with planning summer associate social events
• Monitor summer associate assignment database, and request and maintain summer associate evaluations
• Input and update candidate information in viRecruit (substantial responsibility during the summer and fall)
• Assist with the preparation of Recruitment Committee meeting materials
• Assist with on-campus registrations and law school outreach/events
• Prepare monthly EEO reports and send EEO emails to all associate applicants
• Greet candidates when Manager is not available
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail
Strong computer skills
Ability to juggle assignments
Must be able to work under pressure, sometimes with tight deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
College degree preferred

Please click the link below to apply:
http://sh.webhire.com/Public/802/


» Legal Recruiting Assistant, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

posted by Nancy Merriman: 1-3-2012 at 6:02 PM

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a global law firm with more than 750 lawyers in offices in New York, Menlo Park, Washington DC, London, Paris, Madrid, Hong Kong, Beijing, São Paulo and Tokyo. Since its founding more than 160 years ago, Davis Polk has established itself as the firm of choice for major corporations and financial institutions worldwide on their most complex and often precedent-setting transactions and significant litigation matters of all kinds. Our lawyers are recognized globally among the very top practitioners in their respective fields, and our non-legal professional staff shares the same commitment to excellence and service that has long been the hallmark of our firm.

Job Title: Legal Recruiting Assistant
Department: Recruiting Department
Reports to: Legal Recruiting Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Recruiting Assistant will assist the Legal Recruiting Department with all aspects of attorney hiring including the fall recruiting and summer programs. Duties will include:
• Scheduling applicants for call back interviews
• Greeting applicants upon arrival, providing tours and escorting applicants to interviews
• Coordinating, tracking and attending specific summer program and fall recruiting events
• Assisting with compilation of information for recruiting committee meetings
• Processing department expenses
• Additional projects as assigned by Directors and Managers

Qualifications/Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work in a team in a fast paced environment and prioritize his/her workload. The individual most also have the ability to handle stressful conditions in a calm and professional manner, extended hours, if requested; multiple projects with frequently changing deadlines.

Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university and 1+ years of recruiting experience in a law firm environment, or equivalent education and work experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Experience with viRecruit a plus.

Compensation Commensurate with experience.

Please email all resumes to: Jackie Nunez, Human Resources Manager jackie.nunez@davispolk.com


» Legal Personnel Coordinator at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (New York Office)

posted by Michelle Las: 12-23-2011 at 10:50 AM

POSITION SUMMARY

The Legal Personnel Coordinator will have firm-wide responsibility for helping to support the Legal Personnel and Professional Development Department. The position includes supporting the Litigation Assigning Process, the associate review processes and contributing to the overall Legal Personnel Department function. The Coordinator will be a visible part of the Firm culture and a clear resource for all associates. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Legal Personnel and Professional Development and the Manager of Legal Personnel to develop and maintain these programs and initiatives. The hours are M-F 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., but flexibility to work additional hours is required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the Bi-Annual Attorney Review process, which includes working with the director, manager and partners to ensure associate evaluation files are complete, liaising with IT manager for database maintenance/upgrades and ensuring the relevant software reports are operating
• Assists with the Litigation Assigning process. Coordinates with Assigning Partners to evaluate staffing requests/needs, assists in making recommendations and liaises with litigation associates about availability; maintains assignment tracking database
• Assists with orientation and integration process for all new associates
• Coordinates special events logistics (Fall Orientation, external and internal social events, etc.)
• Assists with various monthly and quarterly reports
• Provides general support and assistance to the Legal Personnel Department on an ongoing basis
• Additional duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 2-3 years of comparable experience, prior experience in a law firm or professional services firm strongly preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to self-direct and juggle multiple priorities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be team oriented
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and comfortable working in web-based databases/software, e.g. viDesktop
• Must be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs, and attendance at some evening events

We offer a challenging and congenial work environment, an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TO APPLY

Qualified and interested candidates must submit a resume with cover letter, including salary requirements to LPCoordinator@stblaw.com.


» Attorney Recruiting Coordinator - Morgan Lewis

posted by Nancy Merriman: 12-2-2011 at 12:42 PM

The New York office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is currently seeking a highly motivated Attorney Recruiting Coordinator. Under the direction of the Attorney Recruiting Manager, the Attorney Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of high volume recruiting programs including law student recruiting, lateral attorney hiring and the Summer Associate Program.

Responsibilities will include:
- Receiving and reviewing incoming entry level and lateral candidate resumes
- Responding to applicant inquiries and handling candidate communications
- Coordinating all aspects of entry-level and lateral hiring, scheduling interviews with candidates and attorneys, facilitating candidate decision making process, preparing offer letters and coordinating the hiring process
- Maintaining relationships with law school placement offices and coordinating student outreach activities
- Coordinating logistics and scheduling of OCI, hospitality suites, and interview dinners; traveling on-campus and greeting candidates in hospitality suites
- Coordinating the Summer Associate Program including orientation, activities, assignment coordination, etc.
- Planning, supporting and attending all Summer Associate Program events, OCI receptions, offer dinners, and 1L receptions
- Maintaining and updating all written recruiting materials, including the Summer Associate internal webpage, summer associate facebook and office guide, as well as the fall recruiting guide
- Maintaining applicant tracking system and generating reports
- Fielding daily recruiting/legal personnel questions from attorneys, fall associates, summer associates and laterals
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of comparable law firm experience. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills and self-direction. The candidate must also work well with all levels of Firm personnel as well as outside clients. Proficiency in Word and Excel is required. LawCruit experience is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V
Please apply online for consideration: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=689&ji=2589223&sn=I


» Recruiting Assistant- Greenberg Traurig- NY

posted by Courtney Ciccone: 11-9-2011 at 11:25 AM

Greenberg Traurig’s New York office is looking for a Recruiting Assistant to join its Legal Recruiting Department. We are seeking a high-energy individual who can provide assistance to the Firm’s lateral and on-campus recruitment efforts, and the summer associate program.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Processing departmental correspondence
- Assisting with scheduling interview dates and arranging interview schedules
- Processing expense reports
- Maintaining Lawcruit
- Organizing and maintaining department files
- Assisting the department with special projects as needed

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree
- strong computer and typing skills with knowledge of Word and Excel (Lawcruit experience a plus);
- some recruitment experience in a law firm or professional services environment, a plus
- a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- strong communication and organizational skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- this position will require overtime during the fall recruiting season and the summer associate program.

Candidates interested please send resume and cover letter to nystaffrecruiting@gtlaw.com. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


» Recruiting, Development & Pro Bono Coordinator – Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

posted by Nancy Merriman: 10-27-2011 at 5:55 PM

The New York office of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is seeking a Recruiting, Development & Pro Bono Coordinator who will report to the Associate Director of Legal Recruiting and the Director of Professional Development.

Legal Recruiting responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Providing support for all activities involved in law student hiring, campus outreach and the summer associate program.
• Coordinating various aspects of lateral associate recruiting.
• Interfacing regularly with law school placement offices, legal recruiting professionals, and internal firm attorneys and management.

Professional Development responsibilities include:

• Providing support with CLE administration.
• Assisting with training programs, professional development programs and new associate orientations.
• Providing support with the attorney evaluation process.
• Assisting with the engagement of temporary attorneys.

Pro Bono responsibilities include:

• Managing, tracking and processing approval of new pro bono matters.
• Working with the Conflicts department on conflicts checks for pro bono matters.
• Tracking and monitoring active pro bono matters.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports and surveys.
• Coordinating pro bono events, trainings and programs.
• Assisting with maintaining and updating the pro bono section of the website.
• Assisting with audit-related matters.
• Assisting with any other matters related to the administration of the firm’s pro bono program.

Requirements include:

• Minimum of 2 year of law firm experience required, with a strong preference for legal recruiting experience.
• Must be flexible to adjust hours to meet operating needs. Attendance at some evening events required.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient and able to handle time sensitive projects.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

TO APPLY: Submit resume and salary requirements to legalrecruiting@kramerlevin.com with Recruiting, Development, and Pro Bono Coordinator in the subject line.


» Diversity Administrator- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP- NY

posted by Courtney Ciccone: 10-26-2011 at 3:28 PM

DIVERSITY ADMINISTRATOR- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP- NY

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Responsibilities

The Diversity Administrator will have primary responsibility for developing,
implementing and overseeing the Firm’s diversity initiatives in accordance with the
policies set by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the Firm’s Executive
Committee. He or she will work to achieve the goals set by The Association of the Bar
of the City of New York Statement of Diversity Principles and similar commitments that
the Firm may make.

Reports to
Director of Professional Development and Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Job Duties
· In conjunction with the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, establish and maintain
relationships with Bar Associations and affinity groups and organizations that promote
diversity within the legal profession. Serve as liaison between those entities and the
Firm.
· Work with the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Firm management to further
diversity initiatives in the following areas:
Pipeline Programs
Law school and lateral associate recruiting
Mentoring and retention
· Analyze and measure effectiveness of various diversity initiatives in lawyer
recruiting, retention and promotion. Track and report on Firm’s demographics, lateral
hiring trends and diversity statistics, including comparisons to internal data and external
benchmarks.
· Recommend and implement diversity awareness training, leadership training, etc.
· Support affinity groups and Women Partners Group.
· Monitor outside diversity-related programming and work with Diversity
Committee to plan and promote in-house speakers, programs and events. Attendance at
outside programs as appropriate. Coordinate participation in external events for attorneys
of color and women, including advertising and promotion for the Firm.
· Work with Firm’s Marketing Department to publicize the Firm’s diversity
initiatives internally and externally (brochures, diversity materials and Kelley Vision
articles, Intranet, Internet, etc.).
· Complete surveys, clients’ requests for information and RFP’s, and support
efforts to partner with clients on diversity and inclusion efforts.
· Actively support Diversity & Inclusion Committee members in all offices as they
implement diversity initiatives and programs.
· Other duties as may from time to time be assigned.
Experience
· Four-year college degree required. Prior experience in a law firm or other
professional service firm is required.
· JDs with a desire for a flexible work schedule are encouraged to apply.
· Preference to candidates with relevant experience and demonstrated interest in
diversity topics.

Note that Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We take pride in the
diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants. Please send all resume to
ksechler@kelleydrye.com.


» Assistant Director, NYU School of Law Office of Career Services

posted by Nancy Merriman: 10-24-2011 at 6:00 PM

The Office of Career Services at NYU School of Law seeks an assistant director to provide career counseling and educational programming to J.D. students.

The assistant director coaches students on resume preparation, cover letters and related correspondence, interviewing and overall job search strategy. S/he coordinates several large-scale events/programs including the annual Career Educational Fair, Summer Practice Interview Programs, NYC Bar Association Diversity Scholarship selection, the AnBryce Scholar Summer Associate Program, Faculty Summer Research Assistant selection process, and panels in conjunction with student groups. The assistant director develops and conducts varied presentations including job search and interview workshops, Strike-A-Match (employer selection), scholarship orientation sessions, as well as oversees the content and accuracy of the weekly Career Docket and job postings. S/he serves as the primary liaison between the Office of Career Services, NYU’s diverse student population and employer diversity directors. As such, s/he maintains strong relationships with diverse alumni to facilitate networking and participates on the NYCBA Recruitment and Retention Committee.

In order to accomplish the goals of this position, the assistant director must demonstrate broad skills including event planning, data analysis, writing/editing, and public speaking and should enjoy developing mastery of the employment market. The ideal candidate can juggle multiple projects, organize highly detailed programs, jump-start stalled job searches, anticipate student and overall office needs and buoy spirits with constructive solutions during challenging economic times.

The Office of Career Services is a hardworking team of 14 professionals comprised of five FT counselors, two PT counselors, one recruiting/marketing administrator, and six support staff members. We enjoy collaborating on career education programs and seek a dedicated and spirited colleague to join our dynamic team. Candidates who have worked in law school administration or served on their employer hiring committees/summer programs, seek a long-term career in law school administration, enjoy expanding and tapping their networks, and are committed to a goal of 100% employment, are encouraged to apply. Send your resume, references and a thoughtful cover letter to Wendy Siegel, Director, Recruiting and Marketing, Office of Career Services at wendy.siegel@nyu.edu by Friday, October 28, 2011. Candidates must also register and apply through the central NYU website in order to be considered by our office. https://www.nyucareers.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1319141924822


» Attorney Recruiting Coordinator - Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Philadelphia, PA

posted by Nancy Merriman: 10-6-2011 at 11:19 AM

Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Category: Human Resources
Location: Philadelphia

Job Summary:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is currently seeking an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator in its Philadelphia Office. The Attorney Recruiting Coordinator reports to the Philadelphia Office Attorney Recruiting Manager and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of high volume recruiting programs including law school student recruiting, lateral attorney hiring and the Summer Associate Program. The successful candidate will have an interest in working in fast paced environment, assisting with the development of innovative means to cultivate high caliber talent, be proactive in supporting office and firm initiatives, be flexible, dependable, organized, customer service oriented, a clear communicator and have interest in collaborating with team members in other offices and departments.

Coordinate all aspects of the Summer Associate Program
- Coordinate summer associate training and events and local office orientation, attend firmwide orientation;
- Monitor summer associate work product and assignments; maintain summer associate assignment log;
- Participate and lead in Summer Committee and Summer Recruiting Committee meetings;
- Oversee mid and end of summer evaluations for summer associates;
- Serve as liaison between summer associates and the firm;
- Other administrative tasks related to the summer program as they arise.

Coordinate all aspects of the Fall Recruiting Process
- Coordinate Fall OCI calendar in conjunction with other offices and law school career services offices;
- Participate in and plan OCI activities;
- Pre-screen write-in resumes, review on-campus resume drops and select candidates for interviews;
- Interview Summer Program candidates and provide input during the selection process;
- Arrange all in office interviews and follow up meeting for law students;
- Serve as ongoing liaison with law students;
- Participate in weekly Recruiting Committee meetings.

Oversee lateral attorney recruiting process
- Source candidates for screening;
- Phone screen candidates; schedule interviews; complete background, conflicts checks
- Prepare offer letters.

Support Office and Firm Committees
- Work with Lateral Integration Committee Partner to ensure that all new associates are assimilated into the Firm, including overseeing the assignment of mentor and buddies;
- Support the PH Office Professional Evaluation Committee;
- Participate in the implementation of PH Office Women’s Initiatives.

Other
- Conduct office wide new employee orientation on a monthly basis;
- Assist with firm, office and other HR department projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements:
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelors degree and a minimum of two years of recruiting coordinator experience, preferably in a law firm environment. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, good judgment, uses appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality, the ability to work well with all levels of Firm personnel as well as outside clients (including search firms and vendors). Successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative, flexible, able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple assignments, willing and able to adapt to changing work situations, and have flexibility to work overtime. Proficiency in Word, Excel and recruiting database required, preferably LawCruit.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Interested applicants should apply online: http://sh.webhire.com/jobcart/apply.cart