Legal Talent Coordinator

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

. Support the Legal Talent Department in all aspects of its functions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while supporting the Legal Talent Department in various administrative functions, including attorney evaluations, onboarding, and immigration processes. Proficient in managing sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality in a law firm environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree2-4 Years Related ExperienceProficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPointExperience in a Law Firm or Professional Services FirmUnderstanding of Applicable Laws and Regulations

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Hard Skills

Attorney Review Process CoordinationOnboarding and Orientation FacilitationLeave Administration CoordinationInter-office Relocation CoordinationImmigration Process SupportData Tracking and ReportingWeb-based Database ProficiencyPivot Table Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Oral and Written Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Build Professional RelationshipsAttention to DetailTeam Oriented

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayViDesktop

Industry Keywords

Legal Talent DepartmentConfidential Information HandlingAttrition AnalysisFlexible Work Arrangements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Legal Talent Department in all aspects of its functions
Coordinate and administer the semi-annual attorney review process
Work with the Legal Talent team, partners and associates to ensure associate evaluation files are complete and maintain review-related reports
Assist with onboarding and orientation for new attorneys, including facilitating orientations for lateral hires and coordinating pre-arrival paperwork and logistics for first-year associates
Liaise with attorneys on leave of absence processes and coordinate with Benefits and/or Workday Support Groups on leave administration
Coordinate inter-office attorney relocations, including approvals and relocation memorandums
Support the U.S. immigration process by coordinating with immigration counsel on visa, work-authorization and green card applications
Assist with formalizing flexible work arrangements for attorneys
Maintain tracking charts and compile statistics for attrition analyses, headcount updates and other reporting
Coordinate with Legal Talent and Workday Support Group teams to advance Workday reporting and usage capabilities
Provide ongoing general support to the Legal Talent department and ensure consistent information sharing between offices
Stay current on firm news, including peer firm trends
Perform related work and other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
2 to 4 years of related experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality
Ability to self-direct and adapt to changing working demands and multiple priorities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to make effective judgments in line with Firm policies, procedures and/or guidelines
Must be team oriented
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, including knowledge of pivot tables, and PowerPoint
Comfortable working in web-based databases/software, such as viDesktop and Workday
Must be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs and attend occasional related evening events
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services firm
Understanding of applicable laws and regulations for handling Associate personnel files and other sensitive and confidential information
Understanding of various databases and/or programs and effective methods for acquiring relevant information
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Overtime pay eligibility (non-exempt role)