• Job Description

  Req#: 6842

  Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a US Recruiting Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Washington, D.C. or New York. Flexibility to work overtime, especially during peak recruiting periods and flexibility to travel, will be requested as needed. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

  About Latham & Watkins
  Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

  About the role
  As a Global Recruiting Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating activities and initiatives related to associate hiring programs. There will be a focus on diversity, inclusion and belonging strategies, law school outreach, recruiting data and operations. This role will report to the US Recruiting Manager – Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and assist the Directors of Associate Recruiting, the Recruiting Managers, the Recruiting Senior Coordinators, and the local recruiting teams, as needed, with all phases of recruiting efforts. Other key responsibilities include:

  • Providing support to Global Recruiting team on all aspects of the firms efforts as it relates to lateral and entry level hiring, diversity hiring, pipeline programs, marketing, summer program and other law school programs
  • Coordinating the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion pipeline programs, including various scholarship programs and Academies
  • Supporting the Global Recruiting/Diversity Leadership subcommittee, scheduling meetings, creating agendas, and helping them fulfil their initiatives and goals
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with internal affinity group organizations to enhance the reputation of the firm in the local, regional, and national legal marketplace; managing sponsorships of external partners and lining up attorneys for associated panel presentations and other events
  • Assisting with organization, tracking and planning of law school outreach activities and sponsorships
  • Supporting initiatives of the Global Recruiting Committee and the Attorney Development Department, with emphasis on assisting local offices in their efforts, in addition to US hiring programs, initiatives, and projects

  About you

  We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • Demonstrate a well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels
  • Possess the ability to develop and maintain a courteous, professional and effective working relationship with clients, vendors, and other representatives of external organizations

  And have:

  • A High school diploma or equivalent
  • A Bachelor’s degree
  • A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in relevant DEI programming or recruiting, legal recruitment, or professional services experience

  Compensation & Benefits
  Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $72,000 – $85,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

  Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
  • Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
  • Family building and fertility resources
  • And much more!

  In addition, employees receive:

  • At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
  • Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

  Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

  Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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• About the company

  Latham & Watkins LLP is an elite international law firm founded in 1934, and currently employs approximately 2,700 attorneys in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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