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Associate Recruiting Specialist – US Programs
Latham & Watkins. Coordinate recruiting efforts supporting the US summer program, pre-law internship program, and external partnerships .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal recruitment and professional services, with strong capabilities in team supervision, compliance management, and relationship building. Proficient in handling confidential information and managing multiple priorities effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal Recruitment ExperienceTeam SupervisionCompliance ManagementAdvanced Organizational SkillsInterpersonal Communication Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Recruitment Statistics PreparationBudget DevelopmentProblem AnalysisConfidential Information Management
Soft Skills
MentoringRelationship BuildingConstructive Feedback
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeApplicant Tracking Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Industry Keywords
Legal ServicesProfessional ServicesRecruiting EventsFederal LegislationState Legislation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Coordinate recruiting efforts supporting the US summer program, pre-law internship program, and external partnerships
- Develop foundational management skills by mentoring junior team members
- Build and nurture relationships with firm attorneys, recruiting teams, administrative departments, and industry professionals
- Represent the firm at recruiting events and external functions
- Support compliance efforts by staying informed about federal and state legislation and best practices
- Assist with development and monitoring of budgets for recruiting initiatives
- Collaborate with team members and committees to drive innovative strategies
- Provide administrative support to the Recruiting Committee by preparing recruitment statistics, reports, and presentations
- Oversee the work of coordinators and assistants, provide constructive feedback, and support team staffing needs during peak periods
- Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information
Requirements
What you’ll need- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in legal recruitment or professional services
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
- Strong professional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
- Advanced organizational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and analyze complex problems independently
- Proficiency in MS Office, applicant tracking systems, and other necessary software
- Ability to supervise teams to ensure compliance and accuracy
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year
- 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
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
- Flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence may be available