Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator provides logistics and administrative execution for the full-cycle recruiting process for lateral attorneys, partners, and special counsel, paralegals, and select timekeepers across all office locations. This partners closely with search firms, hiring partners, and practice group leadership to source, evaluate, and integrate lateral talent to execute the recruiting strategy.

• Conduct initial resume review and candidate screening for lateral attorney, partner, special counsel, paralegals, and other select timekeeper candidates.
• Compile candidate feedback and interview notes to support hiring recommendations made by department leadership and hiring partners.
• Support relationships with legal search firms and external recruiters, assisting with day-to-day communication and pipeline coordination.
• Respond promptly to candidate applications and inquiries about the firm and employment opportunities.
• Conduct reference and fact checks for lateral candidates, analyzing findings for hiring risk and fit.

• Own the end-to-end interview experience for lateral candidates, coordinating participant schedules and finalizing interview plans with practice group leadership.
• Manage time-sensitive scheduling changes and urgent requests with sound judgment, keeping candidates and interview participants informed.
• Distribute and collect post-interview evaluation forms; compile evaluation summaries for the Recruitment Team and hiring partners.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with candidates throughout the interview and consideration process.

• Support lateral partner and associate integration into practice groups by coordinating onboarding logistics and scheduling.
• Support planning and logistics for lateral partner roadshow visits and practice group introductions.
• Partner with office management and HR to ensure seamless hiring and onboarding logistics across all offices. Escalate any onboarding issues to Recruitment Team.
• Serve as member of recruiting-focused committees and assist with meeting preparation.

• Manage recruitment data entry and assist with generating and circulating reports, correspondence, and schedules.
• Track program expenses and assist with producing program-related materials.
• Facilitate travel and hotel accommodations for local and out-of-state candidates.
• Submit and process clearance and new hire paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Draft and send offer letters for lateral hires, ensuring accuracy of terms and compliance with firm processes.
• Perform additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives.
• Communication – Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Customer/Client Experience – Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.
• Job Knowledge & Technical Skill – Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.
• Team Player – Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results.

• Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years of directly-related experience/education required.
• Two (2) years of recruiting experience required. Experience with in a law firm, law school, legal services industry, or professional services industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365,…