Counsel Recruiting Specialist

Latham & Watkins

Counsel Recruiting Specialist coordinating logistics and communications for lateral counsel recruitment at Latham & Watkins. Supporting all phases of the hiring lifecycle in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinating interview logistics and communications, including scheduling meetings, coordinating with interviewers, and communicating clearly with candidates and recruiting stakeholders
Serving as a primary point of contact for lateral counsel candidates regarding scheduling, process updates, and interview logistics to support a polished and positive candidate experience
Collecting, tracking, and disseminating interview feedback in a timely and organized manner to support informed decision ‑ making
Overseeing the processing of lateral counsel introductions submitted directly or through recruiting agencies
Maintaining accurate, complete, and up ‑ to ‑ date records within the applicant tracking system to ensure appropriate document management and data integrity
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent
A bachelor’s degree, preferably
A minimum of two (2) years of recruiting or related law firm experience, preferably

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Soft Skills

communicationorganizationcoordinationdecision-makingattention to detail

Certifications

high school diplomabachelor's degree