HR/Recruiting Coordinator

Our client, a prestigious law firm in Mid-town NYC is seeking a HR/Recruiting Coordinator to assist with the attorney recruitment and hiring process for the New York office. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with an energetic, cohesive team of knowledgeable recruiting professionals firm wide.
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all aspects of law student, entry-level, judicial clerk, lateral associate and partner hiring for the New York office
• Recruit top talent for the Summer Associate positions at targeted law schools. Tasks include registering for on-campus interview dates and coordinate all necessary arrangements including preparing interviewing materials for attorneys and organize, track, and post interview materials. Coordinate with Career Services offices as necessary to schedule on-campus interviews and manage day-of logistics
• Coordinate with law student groups regarding outreach and sponsorship events, prepare and send interview schedules, greet applicants, solicit feedback on candidates, and prepare interview files, respond to applicant inquiries and send post-applicant correspondence
• Process new associate hires, schedule orientation, and assist with the conflicts and background check process, on-boarding and integration
• Manage the 20 summer interns for the 10-week Summer Associate program, including orientation, training, social events, assist tracking, performance evaluations and expense reimbursements
• Complete surveys, maintain information in all Firm-wide charts for the New York office, and provide statistical data as needed
• Create and maintain filing system for active/inactive applicant files
• Coordinate Quarterly Associate Happy Hours, office-wide Welcome Receptions and other events by communicating with outside caterers, and internal conference services and facilities departments
• Special projects and administrative support as assigned

 
COMPETENCIES:
Requirements are a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years’ of recruiting experience in a professional services environment, preferably in a law firm. Applicants with 3+ years of experience may be a HR/Recruiting Assistant looking to move into the HR/Recruiting Coordinator role.

-Ability to meet deadlines and excellent multi-tasking ability is essential
-Self-motivated, energetic, self -starter with excellent client service skills
-Strong PC skills to include the MS Office Suite™ (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ViDesktop preferred
-Proficiency and experience with social media outlets such as LinkedIn
-Must be available for work outside of normal schedule hours (extra hours during on-campus recruiting, callback interviews and Summer Program)