Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Partner and Counsel Recruiting Coordinator to join our team. This role will be based in our New York office. The Coordinator will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the firm’s Partner and Counsel Recruiting Director in recruiting, onboarding, and integrating lateral partner, counsel, principal and senior directors firm wide. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

What you would do:

• Collect, enter, and track initial candidate submissions
• Maintain documents and process documentation related to lateral partner and counsel recruiting, including candidate tracking documents, forms and marketing materials
• Schedule candidate interviews: this includes coordinating details with candidates and appropriate firm personnel
• Gather and format data into standard monthly reports
• Develop and build relationships with outside organizations involved in recruiting process
• Complete research projects to gather market intelligent on lateral hiring trends in various markets
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What is expected:

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Opportunity for rewarding professional growth and career progression
• Assistance and mentorship to help with your professional growth
• Opportunity to participate in education conferences, including NALP and NALSC
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

The typical hiring range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00 per hour with a scheduled 37.5-hour work week.   Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for employees which includes life, health, accident and disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.

What is required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of three years of experience, including law firm or professional services support staff responsibilities
• Experience working within databases and generating reports
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and critical issues with demonstrated history of a commitment to ethics, honesty, integrity, and credibility
• Knowledge of working within a firm wide document management system (e.g. iManage) a plus
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced work setting a plus
• Experience working with attorney or professional staff recruitment experience a plus but not required
• An understanding of NALP related to recruiting a plus but not required

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team