Associate Recruiting Manager
Latham & Watkins
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per year
About the role
- Overseeing the associate recruiting function for the local office, supporting the Recruiting Committee in hiring summer associates as well as new associates and judicial clerks when applicable, while managing all aspects of the Summer Program, including orientation, events, programming, training, and performance management, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience
- Staying abreast of current and pending employment laws, market trends, and competitor recruiting policies, while supporting strategic initiatives of the firm’s management committees by developing and maintaining relationships with office leadership and recommending changes to enhance the firm's competitive edge
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with firm leaders and industry leaders, including regional law schools, while focusing on enhancing the firm's brand and influence by coordinating outreach efforts and engaging with key stakeholders, and providing research, analyzing data, and generating reports to support the firm's strategic goals and maintain a robust professional network
- Overseeing a team that supports the manager and the firm in all endeavors, while organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating staff work to manage workflow and resources effectively, especially during peak periods, while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment
- Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for others
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services
- A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience
- A minimum two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a related field, preferably
Benefits
- 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
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisreport generationperformance management
Soft Skills
relationship buildingteam leadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree