Managing candidate interviews, correspondence, GPA calculations, and onboarding communication
Developing and maintaining relationships with target law schools, career services, student organizations, vendors, and recruitment professionals; serving as the firm's liaison and representing the firm at recruiting and external functions
Ensuring compliance with federal and state legislation and best practices, while developing and monitoring budgets, and expenses for outreach and recruiting efforts
Collaborating with team members and committees to identify and implement new marketing and promotional strategies, providing administrative support to the Recruiting Committee by preparing recruitment statistics, reports, and presentations
Overseeing the work of coordinators, assistants, and interns; providing informal feedback, and supporting the professional development of junior team members
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

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
Display well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organizational levels and lead teams with a customer-service focus
Demonstrate advanced organizational and analytical skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and supervise others to ensure compliance and accuracy, while using independent judgment for decision-making
Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, interview platforms, and other necessary software, with the ability to undertake large projects, develop alternative methods, and implement solutions

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

Senior Associate Recruiting Coordinator

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