Associate Recruiting Coordinator

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for an Associate Recruiting Coordinator to work with our Talent team in our Washington, D.C. office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the Associate Recruiting Managers in recruiting, integrating and onboarding lateral associate attorneys, law clerks and patent agents. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

What you would do:

Collaborate with team members on lateral associate recruiting tasks, including coordinating interviews, interacting with candidates, tracking candidate evaluations and preparing offer letter packets
Assist with law student recruiting, including coordinating with targeting schools regarding on-campus interviews, arranging interviews, selecting appropriate interviewers, coordinating the interview call-back process and handling travel arrangements
Assist with the Summer Program, including planning social events locally and nationally, tracking summer associate work and evaluations, maintaining summer program website and assisting with orientation schedules
Maintain an understanding of the firm’s practice and sub-practice areas, as well as individual lawyers’ practices
Network, promote and build relationships with candidates, law schools, search firms and other legal recruiting sources
Create new ideas to market the firm to law schools and other recruiting sources
Assist with onboarding and implementation of First Year Associate Development Program
Special projects and other administrative duties, as needed

What is expected:

Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
Ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site
Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours
Ability to take direction and accept supervision
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment

What we offer:

Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
Generous paid time off

What is required:

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of three years related experience, including law firm support staff responsibilities
Experience working with attorney or professional staff recruitment experience a plus but not required
Knowledge of attorney recruiting field and procedures not required but considered a plus
An understanding of NALP policies relating to recruiting i.e. timing of offers a plus

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!