Associate Recruiting Coordinator

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Associate Recruiting Coordinator – Global Operations is an integral part of Latham's Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for the supporting the recruitment and hiring of top talent for all associate-level positions at Latham & Watkins by building and managing innovative and efficient processes across global platforms and finding ways to streamline and automate as we drive towards efficiency. The right candidate for this role will be excited by process and has demonstrated experience digging into complex problems to find people-focused solutions. This role will be located in either our New York or Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with data analytics to shape recruitment strategies, enhance candidate experience, and support business growth
• Aiding in the implementation of recruitment policies and procedures that reflect global best practices
• Supporting the management of the team's suite of recruitment technologies
• Providing administrative support to Global Operations and other Associate Recruiting leadership team members
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organizational levels and work well in a team with a customer-service focus
• Exhibit the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion, strong analytical skills with minimal supervision, and attention to detail for quality assurance
• Possess organizational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview platforms

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal recruitment or professional services

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a 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

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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