Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to recruit qualified lateral associate candidates and managing the recruitment process from start to finish, with a focus on supporting the practice group model
Managing and evaluating relationships with search firms and external vendors, ensuring competitive fee structures and continuous process improvement
Preparing and communicating statistics, marketing materials, and progress reports to ensure alignment with practice group needs
Organizing, delegating, and coordinating staff work by managing workflow and conducting performance evaluations to ensure effective leadership
Promoting effective work practices by working as a team member and demonstrating respect for others
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 seven (7) years of experience in legal recruiting or a professional services environment
A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience
A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a related field, preferably

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

Associate Recruiting Manager – Litigation & Trial Lateral Associates

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