Legal Recruiting Coordinator – Lateral Hiring

The Lateral Attorney Recruiting Coordinator will be a recruiting professional with excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.  The lateral attorney hiring process includes but is not limited to:  serving as the contact for senior partners within all practice areas in regard to lateral attorney needs, sourcing candidates through headhunters, arranging interview schedules, updating K&E website with open position information, accurately tracking all candidates, and coordinating orientation process.

• Coordinate Lateral Attorney Hiring Process
  • Communicate and work closely with partners regarding lateral needs
  • Act as primary contact for lateral candidates throughout interview process
  • Review and process lateral resumes
  • Schedule interviews
  • Follow-up appropriately to collect comments and distribute results
  • Coordinate offer process (offer letter, conflicts check, background check, moving allowance (if applicable), etc.)
  • Act as primary contact for headhunters submitting resumes
  • Maintain firmwide lateral pipeline chart tracking all lateral hires
  • Prepare reports as needed
  • Maintain list of current open positions and keep headhunters apprised of needs
  • Process lateral hire paperwork
  • Coordinate office assignments with the facilities team
  • Draft correspondence to lateral hires with respect to new-hire details
  • Circulate lateral associate welcome memos

Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years recruiting experience, preferably in a legal or consulting environment.  The ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all settings is essential.  Degree in related field is a plus.  Flexibility to work overtime is a must.