Legal Recruitment Coordinator

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Legal Recruitment Coordinator This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team, help support the firm’s US recruiting strategy and gain a range of hiring experience. The role will provide general administrative assistance and support to the Legal Recruiting Department in all aspects of lateral attorney and student recruitment, and summer programs.  This is a hybrid position. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interview schedules for lateral attorney candidates, including working with attorneys to gain availability, following up and compiling feedback, and checking in with candidates to ensure the process is running smoothly
• Provide administrative support, including creating/maintaining files, preparing correspondence, and coordinating conflicts and background checks for prospective hires
• Maintain and update candidate information in Applicant Tracking System (LawCruit and MyDentons)
• Assist with summer program coordination and student recruitment efforts
• Attend local student recruiting and summer program events as necessary
• Support other firmwide legal recruitment initiatives and projects as needed
• Additional duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position

Experience & Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree
• At least one year of recruiting, human resources or professional development experience at a law firm required, with preference for legal recruiting experience 
• Previous experience coordinating recruiting efforts or scheduling across multiple offices, time zones, and practice groups 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality work product
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Interest in collaborating with others and learning more about the legal recruiting industry 
• Ability to occasionally work outside of the regular work schedule to meet department needs
• Possess a high degree of trustworthiness and discretion, due to the highly confidential nature of the legal recruiting process
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Experience with an applicant tracking system is a plus  

NY Salary:  $65k to $80k DOE

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dentons US LLP considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

About Dentons

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