Professional Recruitment Coordinator
As a member of the Talent Management Department, the Professional Recruitment Coordinator will coordinate all lateral attorney recruitment and summer associate program activities including recruitment, lateral attorney interview process, offer coordination, on-campus and in-house interviewing of law school candidates, orientation, and integration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lateral Attorney Hiring Process:
- Coordinate all aspects of lateral attorney hiring, including but not limited to:
- Drafting job postings for open positions.
- Tracking all open positions.
- Pre-screening resumes for qualified candidates and conducting phone interviews when necessary.
- Coordinating the interview process.
- Ensuring the completion of all pre-hire due diligence (new attorney questionnaire, client list, verification of bar standing, reference checking, etc.).
- Facilitating the background check process.
- Assisting with the offer process and tracking of correspondence.
Summer Associate Program:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Summer Associate Program including, but not limited to:
- Planning, facilitating, and attending all social events and training programs.
- Coordinating the orientation process.
- Communicating with supervising attorneys, attorney mentors, and office administrators throughout the program.
- Tracking work assignments and evaluations.
- Drafting offer letters and track correspondence.
Law Student Hiring:
- Coordinate all aspects of law student hiring including, but not limited to:
- Coordinating with various law schools to schedule interview dates.
- Pre-screening student resumes for interview selection.
- Coordinating all aspects of 1L Diversity Fellowship program, including resume review and initial screening interviews.
- Planning pre- and post- on-campus interview (OCI) receptions.
- Planning pre-recruiting informational sessions and networking events.
- Arranging travel and interview schedules for candidates and interviewing attorneys.
- Conducting correspondence and follow-up with candidates.
- Preparing the National Association for Law Placement forms.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Communicating with outside vendors (career websites, etc.).
- Maintaining relationships with peers at competitive firms, including membership in National Association for Law Placement.
- Assisting with central databases to track new hire information (viDesktop, Flo Recruit, etc.).
- Special projects as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
Experience:
- One to three years of recruitment experience in a law firm or professional services environment. Event/marketing related experience a plus.
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, viDesktop, and Flo Recruit a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Outstanding organizational and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously under strict time constraints.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with partners, non-partner lawyers, and staff at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work overtime will be required during periods of high workload.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel offsite to areas not accessible by public transportation required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- To be on-site in a Fox Rothschild LLP office, an individual must either be fully vaccinated or test weekly and wear a mask while in the office.
DISCLAIMER
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.
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