Assistant Lateral Recruitment Coordinator

For the New York Office of a Prestigious Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support and assistance to the Firm's Lateral Recruitment initiatives;
• Work closely with the Director on all aspects of lateral associate hiring, including responding to resume submissions, creating candidate files, maintaining profiles in the recruiting database and scheduling interviews;
• Interface with candidates, search firms and attorneys at the Firm throughout the recruitment process;
• Provide support during the summer associate program and on-campus recruiting/callback season as needed;
• Work closely with the Director and outside immigration counsel on obtaining and renewing H-1B, TN, J-1 and other visas for incoming and existing international attorneys;
• Act as a point person for attorneys on immigration-related questions.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related work experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment;
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to interface with professionals at various levels;
• Must possess strong written, communication and organizational skills and must exercise discretion and judgement;
• Basic proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Availability to work overtime on certain occasions.