Latham & Watkins

Associate Recruiting Manager – Entry Level

Latham & Watkins

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Overseeing the entry level hiring process for the assigned region
  • Supporting the Recruiting Committee in hiring summer associates, new associates, and judicial clerks when applicable
  • Staying abreast of current and pending employment laws, market trends, and competitor recruiting policies
  • 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
  • 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, organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating staff work to manage workflow and resources effectively, especially during peak periods
  • 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 cumulative experience
  • A minimum of 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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Soft Skills
relationship buildingteam managementdata analysisreport generationorganizational skillsdelegationcoordinationcommunicationstrategic thinkingconfidentiality
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree