Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator

King & Spalding

. Prepare and coordinate multiple candidate interview schedules weekly .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills essential for coordinating candidate interviews and managing multiple projects. Proficient in using tools like Excel and PowerPoint to maintain candidate materials and track statistics effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Candidate Interview CoordinationExcellent Written And Oral CommunicationStrong Experience With ExcelOrganizational SkillsRecruiting Experience

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Hard Skills

Candidate TrackingInterview SchedulingData EntryExpense Reimbursement ProcessingReport Generation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProactive Work EthicAttention To DetailAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsExcelPowerPointLawcruitChrome River

Industry Keywords

Law Firm ExperienceProfessional Services ExperienceCandidate EvaluationHeadhunter CoordinationLateral Partner Recruiting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and coordinate multiple candidate interview schedules weekly
Anticipate partners’ needs based on calendars and adjust interview schedules as needed
Coordinate virtual interviews using Microsoft Teams
Ensure interviews are started, monitored, and executed flawlessly
Prepare and send candidate pre-interview materials and meeting reminders
Update and maintain candidate materials
Send interview evaluation forms to internal partners and monitor completion
Coordinate candidate travel and catering needs for in-person interviews and meetings
Coordinate with Lateral Partner Recruiting Directors and Associate Directors during candidate visits
Greet candidates as needed
Work across domestic and European, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific offices
Maintain lateral partner tracking sheets and contact Lateral Leads for updates
Maintain lateral candidate statistics and provide reports to the Lateral Team
Enter lateral partner candidates accurately into Lawcruit
Coordinate with headhunters and maintain search firm agreements
Process expense reimbursements and invoices in Chrome River
Perform additional duties as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate well with lawyers, candidates, all levels of administrative staff, and contacts outside the firm
Excellent facilitation and organizational skills
Ability to work proactively and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining poise under pressure
Strong experience with Excel and PowerPoint is highly desirable
High attention to detail
Ability to work through 6pm ET and/or 7pm ET as needed
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Law firm and/or professional services experience preferred
Recruiting experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance
Health and wellness plan
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k) plan
Profit sharing plan
Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program