Job Description The world's leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies. The Lateral Recruiting Specialist will report to the Firm's Associate Director of Lateral Recruiting and assist with the management of lateral recruitment for the New York Office, including devising search strategies, managing relationships with legal search firms, pre-screening resumes and overseeing the coordination of interviews, offers, and other feedback. This role collaborates with and supports firm practice groups and practice group leaders in all aspects of their lateral recruiting efforts. Responsibilities
- Support lateral associate and counsel hiring for the New York Office, in addition to all other full-time associate hiring (judicial clerks, 3L and LLM candidates)
- Assist with the development of innovative strategies to source, recruit and hire top talent
- Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms, obtain and analyze information regarding status of job market, and promote the Firm's talent brand
- Draft position descriptions and circulate positions externally and internally
- Process, track and file candidate submissions
- Review candidate resumes, ensure circulation of appropriate resumes to practice group leaders; provide and obtain feedback regarding candidates; and oversee screening process
- Coordinate lateral interview process, including but not limited to scheduling and administering interviews virtually and in-person, reserving conference rooms, greeting and communicating with candidates
- Facilitate decision making process and follow-up including tracking and collecting interviews' feedback and drafting offer letters
- Gather all necessary pre-hire information from candidates including pre-employment screening and conflicts forms, and initiate any pre-hire assessments
- Assist with the management of recruitment-related spreadsheets and tracking of relevant information
- Track and prepare vendor and search firm agreements and agency placement fees
- Process recruitment and placement invoices for payment
- Analyze recruiting data and results, compare to strategy and targets, communicate status to Director of Legal Recruiting and firm management, and determine resulting action plan
- Collaborate with Legal Recruiting staff in other offices to develop and promote firm-wide recruiting efforts
- Ensure the highest quality candidate experience throughout recruitment process
- Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 4 years previous law firm experience; legal recruiting experience preferred
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
- Think strategically
- Interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel and management
- Must be team-oriented and able to share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties
- Strong attention to detail and excellent follow up and follow through skills
- Multi-task, manage, and prioritize projects effectively
- Work independently, under the direction of others, and as a part of a team
- Recognize and maintain confidential information
- Proactively learn and adapt to new systems and processes
- Perform well under stressful conditions in a thoughtful and professional manner
This position will require physical presence in Proskauer's offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Proskauer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.