Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

WSGR

. Review candidate materials, including resumes, law school transcripts and GPA information, and writing samples or deal sheets .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in corporate recruiting within law firms, with a strong focus on European employment contracts and compliance. Exhibits exceptional organizational and communication skills to enhance the candidate experience across multiple time zones.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate Recruiting ExperienceEuropean Employment ContractsApplicant Tracking SystemsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Candidate Tracking SystemsEmployment AgreementsOffer LettersInterview CoordinationProcess ImprovementsCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailSound Business Decisions

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTime ManagementConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeWorkdayLawCruitViRecruit

Industry Keywords

Attorney Recruiting ProcessLegal Employment IssuesUnconscious BiasProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review candidate materials, including resumes, law school transcripts and GPA information, and writing samples or deal sheets
Introduce candidates to practice group leaders and hiring partners with relevant information
Coordinate interview scheduling for East Coast offices, London, and Brussels across multiple time zones
Ensure seamless candidate communication and experience throughout the interview process
Prepare initial drafts of European employment contracts, offer letters, and employment agreements
Confirm receipt of appropriate documents from candidates
Coordinate with London and Brussels office management on candidate logistics and hiring processes
Confirm London and Brussels benefits information with HR and update templates
Support recruiting events for Patent Agent hiring, including logistics, invitations, and materials
Maintain candidate tracking systems and produce recruiting reports
Partner with recruiters and the Onboarding Coordinator on the transition from interview to hire
Meet deadlines and recommend process efficiencies for East Coast and European interview coordination
Ensure compliance with processes and maintain confidentiality
Identify process improvements to enhance the candidate experience
Maintain records in viRecruit and Workday

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree is preferred
2+ years of corporate recruiting experience in a law firm or professional services is strongly preferred
Experience or familiarity with European employment contracts, offer letters, transcript requirements, and other European-specific hiring procedures is a plus
Outstanding organizational, communication (written and verbal), and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of the attorney recruiting process and legal employment issues
Ability to set priorities, work independently, and handle varied duties across multiple time zones and offices under time constraints
Understanding of unconscious bias and its effect on recruiting and hiring
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with different levels of firm personnel and external candidates
Superior analytical, attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to make sound business decisions
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
Proficiency with MS Office and applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday and LawCruit/viRecruit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance
Hybrid work schedule