Associate Recruiting Coordinator

Latham & Watkins

. Support all phases of recruiting efforts, including coordinating candidate interviews and correspondence, performing GPA calculations, and maintaining candidate records .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal recruitment processes, including candidate management, relationship building with law schools, and logistical planning for recruitment events. Proficient in handling sensitive information and utilizing applicant tracking systems to support hiring goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Recruitment ExperienceCandidate ManagementBudget DevelopmentMicrosoft Office ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

GPA CalculationRecruitment Statistics PreparationQuality Assurance Attention to DetailLogistics PlanningAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCustomer-Service FocusTeam CollaborationDiscretion in Handling InformationWritten Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsInterview Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Legal RecruitmentProfessional ServicesRecruiting Committee SupportOutreach StrategiesConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all phases of recruiting efforts, including coordinating candidate interviews and correspondence, performing GPA calculations, and maintaining candidate records
Develop and maintain relationships with target law schools, career services, student organizations, vendors, and recruitment professionals
Serve as the firm’s liaison and assist with recruiting and external functions
Plan and execute logistics for the summer program and entry-level hiring, including orientation, programming, events, and offer letters
Develop and monitor budgets and expenses for outreach and recruiting efforts
Collaborate with team members and committees to identify and implement marketing and promotional strategies
Provide administrative support to the Recruiting Committee
Assist in managing long-term hiring goals, preparing recruitment statistics and reports, and developing presentations
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services
Well-developed written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong analytical skills with minimal supervision
Attention to detail for quality assurance
Organizational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview platforms
Ability to work effectively in a team with a customer-service focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Hybrid and in-office flexible working schedule may be available