Cooley LLP
Cooley is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Coordinator to join the Legal Talent team. The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for coordinating legal talent efforts, with an emphasis on the firm‑wide lateral associate and special counsel recruiting and integration efforts.
Position Responsibilities
Coordinate end‑to‑end interview logistics for lateral attorney candidates, including building and distributing interview schedules, booking conference rooms or virtual links, and facilitating on‑site interviews to ensure a high‑quality candidate experience.
Track and collect interviewer feedback promptly; compile candidate interview packets and assist in preparing offer recommendations for leadership approval.
Facilitate the offer process by preparing offer materials and coordinating closing efforts.
Coordinate pre‑hire diligence steps, including tracking conflicts and background check clearance, and consolidating reference check results.
Collaborate with local Legal Talent and Associate Development teams to support the integration of lateral new hires, including coordinating orientation schedules and follow‑up communications.
Maintain the applicant tracking system, accurately updating candidate statuses and entering all applicant information into the recruiting database.
Maintain strong relationships with headhunters and ensure both candidates and search firms receive timely updates regarding the status of their applications throughout the recruitment process.
Organize applicant files and set up new databases or record books for each recruiting cycle.
Prepare and maintain candidate pipeline and recruiting effort status reports and charts.
Assist Legal Talent Managers with the planning and execution of the annual summer associate program, including preparation and distribution of summer associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check and housing information, orientation documentation, and summer associate picture book.
Finalize and send out new associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check, bar information, relocation policy, and other documentation for new attorney hires; assist with programs and events designed to integrate new and lateral attorneys into the Firm.
Monitor recruiting expenses and process recruit expense reimbursements; assist in coordinating follow‑up for recruits, including correspondence.
Perform various clerical/secretarial duties for the attorney recruiting function as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications.
Available to work overtime as required.
2+ years of direct experience in a law firm or professional office setting with 1+ applicable experience supporting legal talent/HR.
Senior candidates must have 3+ years of directly applicable work experience, with proven ability to operate at an elevated level in terms of scope of responsibility, judgment, and autonomy.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree.
HR software experience, including Lawcruit and Workday.
Prior experience in a law firm.
Knowledge of current hiring/staffing/termination trends at competing law firms.
Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good presence.
Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle several tasks at once.
Self‑motivated and reliable.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Seniority Level: Entry level | Employment Type: Full‑time | Job Function: Human Resources | Industries: Law Practice
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.
EOE.
Expected hourly pay range: $32.50 – $43.50 per hour ($67,600.00 – $90,480.00 annually). Senior level candidates may be considered and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience.
We offer a full range of elective benefits, including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. Benefited employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, 20 days of paid time off (“PTO”), and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
Cooley is located in New York, NY. The list of salary ranges and multiple job postings has been removed to maintain a focused job description.
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Position Responsibilities
Coordinate end‑to‑end interview logistics for lateral attorney candidates, including building and distributing interview schedules, booking conference rooms or virtual links, and facilitating on‑site interviews to ensure a high‑quality candidate experience.
Track and collect interviewer feedback promptly; compile candidate interview packets and assist in preparing offer recommendations for leadership approval.
Facilitate the offer process by preparing offer materials and coordinating closing efforts.
Coordinate pre‑hire diligence steps, including tracking conflicts and background check clearance, and consolidating reference check results.
Collaborate with local Legal Talent and Associate Development teams to support the integration of lateral new hires, including coordinating orientation schedules and follow‑up communications.
Maintain the applicant tracking system, accurately updating candidate statuses and entering all applicant information into the recruiting database.
Maintain strong relationships with headhunters and ensure both candidates and search firms receive timely updates regarding the status of their applications throughout the recruitment process.
Organize applicant files and set up new databases or record books for each recruiting cycle.
Prepare and maintain candidate pipeline and recruiting effort status reports and charts.
Assist Legal Talent Managers with the planning and execution of the annual summer associate program, including preparation and distribution of summer associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check and housing information, orientation documentation, and summer associate picture book.
Finalize and send out new associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check, bar information, relocation policy, and other documentation for new attorney hires; assist with programs and events designed to integrate new and lateral attorneys into the Firm.
Monitor recruiting expenses and process recruit expense reimbursements; assist in coordinating follow‑up for recruits, including correspondence.
Perform various clerical/secretarial duties for the attorney recruiting function as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications.
Available to work overtime as required.
2+ years of direct experience in a law firm or professional office setting with 1+ applicable experience supporting legal talent/HR.
Senior candidates must have 3+ years of directly applicable work experience, with proven ability to operate at an elevated level in terms of scope of responsibility, judgment, and autonomy.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree.
HR software experience, including Lawcruit and Workday.
Prior experience in a law firm.
Knowledge of current hiring/staffing/termination trends at competing law firms.
Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good presence.
Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle several tasks at once.
Self‑motivated and reliable.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Seniority Level: Entry level | Employment Type: Full‑time | Job Function: Human Resources | Industries: Law Practice
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.
EOE.
Expected hourly pay range: $32.50 – $43.50 per hour ($67,600.00 – $90,480.00 annually). Senior level candidates may be considered and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience.
We offer a full range of elective benefits, including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. Benefited employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, 20 days of paid time off (“PTO”), and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
Cooley is located in New York, NY. The list of salary ranges and multiple job postings has been removed to maintain a focused job description.
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