Lateral Recruiting Coordinator Job at Husch Blackwell in Chattanooga

Overview

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Husch Blackwell LLP is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. The firm is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, apply to our Lateral Recruiting Coordinator position. This position may be filled in a hybrid capacity in any of our office locations.

The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator supports the legal recruiting team as needed. This position coordinates recruiting and hiring processes for entry‑level associates and lateral candidates and assists in other lawyer recruiting and retention efforts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lateral candidate recruiting efforts, working with the Managing Director - Growth, Director of Legal Recruiting, Lateral Recruiting Manager, and other members of the lateral recruiting team.
• Assist with initiating lateral searches and posting on various job boards and other sites.
• Maintain and process fee agreements with search firms; process search firm invoices and track placement fees.
• Coordinate scheduling of interviews with candidates and attorneys, including candidate travel as needed.
• Track all lateral candidates and provide periodic reporting on lateral hires.
• Enter resumes into the applicant tracking system and update the database regularly.
• Draft offer letters and run candidate background checks.
• Send offer letters to SBU leadership and CFO prior to candidate start date.
• Assist with recruiting, diversity, and retention projects and initiatives as requested by the Managing Director - Growth or Director of Legal Recruiting.
• Attend weekly recruiting team meetings and SBU recruiting update meetings; take notes as necessary.
• Assist with completion of annual NALP Directory of Legal Employers survey and with department surveys.
• Prepare check requests and reimbursements; track department expenditures and assist with year‑end budget reporting.
• Make travel arrangements for Director and Managers; maintain accurate recruiting records and files.
• Assist and support Lateral Recruiting Specialist and student recruiting team as needed; assist with Lateral Recruiting event planning.
• Perform other special projects as assigned.

Position-specific Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2‑year degree preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience preferred, preferably at an administrative level in the legal or professional services industry.
• Experience managing process records, databases, and scanned documents (LawCruit experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; graphics/layout experience for publications preferred.
• Typing/word processing at a minimum of 40 WPM.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding candidates and firm matters.
• Ability to understand the overall firm‑wide recruiting and professional development process.
• Strong office methods, practices, procedures, including filing systems, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and general knowledge of personnel and recruiting policies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

Compensation And Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $43,000 - $83,000
• State of Colorado: $40,000 - $71,000
• State of Illinois: $39,000 - $76,000
• State of Massachusetts: $43,000 - $83,000
• State of Minnesota: $43,000 - $72,000
• Washington, D.C.: $56,000 - $82,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus; bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed and depend on individual and firm performance. Full‑time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; retirement plan eligibility; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Seniorities

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Law Practice

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Husch Blackwell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.