K&L Gates is hiring: Legal Recruiting Coordinator in Charleston

Overview

K&L Gates is seeking a smart, imaginative and hard-working Legal Recruiting Coordinator to join the firm. The Coordinator will provide support to the Recruiting and Learning and Professional Development (L&PD) functions and coordinate activities, projects, and programs that may be local, national, or global. The Coordinator will be part of a regional team responsible for recruiting efforts in various offices, as well as firmwide Recruiting and L&PD initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Student and Lateral Associate Recruitment: Coordinate scheduling candidate interviews, travel arrangements, hotel reservations, and expense reimbursements; assist in producing correspondence related to recruiting efforts; assist with on-campus and job fair interview coordination; process resumes from candidates, placement firms, and referrals; maintain recruitment database and all recruitment and candidates files.
• Summer Associate Program: Coordinate events including orientation, training programs and social events; assist with tracking summer associate assignments and evaluations; attend summer associate events as necessary; assist with producing related correspondence.
• Talent Management: Coordinate pre-arrival and onboarding details for new lawyers, including bar examination and review course fees, stipends and advance payments, orientation programs, and new hire paperwork.
• L&PD Coordination: Coordinate with the Professional Development Team regarding Summer and First Year Associate curriculum, including serving as On-Site Coordinator for the office.
• Event Coordination: Manage room bookings, catering, presenter and program materials, room setup, and attendance counts; organize and distribute training materials.
• Ad hoc and Administrative Duties: Support additional projects and other operational or administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Administrative/secretarial experience supporting recruiting and learning and professional development functions, preferably in a professional services environment
• Proficiency in office software, including document processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and calendars, internet, and an applicant tracking system
• Ability to learn new computer applications and functions; strong interpersonal skills to work with lawyers, management, administrators, and staff
• Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems, manage multiple tasks and projects, and adapt to changing priorities
• Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and professional approach; ability to follow instructions and adhere to process; attention to detail
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude; cooperative and supportive
• Experience within a law firm, partnership, or professional services environment desirable; some HR generalist support or talent-related experience desirable
• Experience working with legal search firms and coordinating lateral placement agreements desirable
• Interest in professional development activities through associations (e.g., NALP, ALA, SHRM) desirable

Other Abilities

• Ability to work overtime and some travel with overnight stays may be required
• Office-based role; routine use of computer and standard office equipment; ability to lift files and perform related physical activities as needed

Compensation

Base pay range: $63,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr. The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on factors including prior experience, relevance of expertise, business needs, and market factors.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years; 25 days/year after 5 years)
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• And other benefits as described by the firm

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and competence and not on protected characteristics. The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodations in completing this application or participating in the selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries
• Legal Services and Law Practice