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. 

The Associate Recruiting Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team and will be responsible for supporting all activities and processes involved in associate recruiting throughout each season, while remaining involved in the Summer Associate Program and a variety of other Associate Recruitment initiatives, while supporting the D.C. Recruitment Managers in all phases of associate recruiting efforts, with particular focus on the summer program and law school hiring. This role will be located in our Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Corresponding with incoming applicants to schedule interview dates and times, and coordinating information for applicant and interviewer
• Working with the team members and Recruiting Committee to identify new strategies for marketing and promoting the firm to prospective candidates; completing special projects regarding various issues as needed for the Associate Recruiting Department
• Coordinating and representing the firm at recruiting events and external functions such as information sessions, panel discussions, and career fairs as appropriate
• Developing and maintaining relationships with career services offices and student organizations to enhance the reputation of the firm in the local, regional, national and international legal marketplace
• Coordinating all logistics in connection with the summer program which includes planning orientation, practice group and department overviews, and events; soliciting work; managing budget; and serving as a liaison for summer associates
• Helping manage long term hiring goals with Recruiting Committee and Office Leadership, including preparing and maintaining recruitment statistics and reports
• Completing special projects regarding various issues as needed for the Associate Recruiting Department
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you if you display the following skills:

• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical skills with minimal supervision needed
• Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance processes
• Knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office
• Knowledgeable and proficient in applicant tracking systems and interview platforms

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and, preferably, a Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional recruiting

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• 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
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. 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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