Senior Legal Recruiting Coordinator

We offer highly competitive salaries
Competitive Pay and Health-care Benefits from day 1

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable law firm in Manhattan looking for a senior legal recruiting coordinator to join their team in the New York office.

Job Description

Work with the legal recruiting team, Senior Director, Legal Recruiting and other firm leadership on department initiatives, recruiting and integration efforts.
Consult with practice group leaders and sponsoring attorney(s) on hiring needs.
Conduct an intake call with sponsoring attorney(s) to propose a candidate search strategy.
Review resumes and conduct initial telephone interviews to determine which candidates are qualified.
Schedule interviews, collect feedback, and manage travel arrangements when needed.
Manage full cycle of the search, including approval(s), due diligence and background clearance process.
Ensure the candidate is admitted and in good standing with the appropriate Bars. This includes educating the sponsoring partner and candidate on the requirements.
Draft job description and source candidates using a variety of methods.
Create and maintain relationships with search firms to maximize firm/position marketing and negotiate agreement terms as needed.
Ensure the recruiting database, candidate files, correspondence and records are maintained on a continuous basis.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal recruiting, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
Bachelor's Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
Strong organization, attention-to-detail, and project management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and competing demands.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; prior experience with document management systems preferred.
Familiarity with an electronic applicant tracking systems preferred.