Associate Recruiting Coordinator – Lateral Associates

Latham & Watkins

Associate Recruiting Coordinator managing lateral associate recruitment processes at Latham & Watkins. Overseeing application processing, interview logistics, and candidate communications for the recruiting team.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting lateral associate recruitment by overseeing application processing, interview logistics, and candidate communications
Maintaining records, overseeing vendor relationships, and developing marketing strategies and onboarding plans
Coordinating with the Associate Recruiting Manager to develop and implement recruitment strategies
Organizing and representing the firm at recruiting events

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal recruitment or professional services

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

communicationorganizationalinterpersonalstrategic planningvendor management