Research Associate, Lateral Partner Recruiting

For the New York Office of a Legal Search Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Attend in-person meetings with partner candidates, law firm Chairs, practice leaders, and other senior firm management;
• Monitor and track legal market news and developments relevant to partner hiring and law firm growth;
• Take detailed and accurate notes during meetings with partner candidates and law firms;
• Conduct research on law firms and practice areas to assess specialties, strengths, and potential for strategic growth;
• Assist in identifying and developing target partner candidates for law firm searches;
• Maintain and update the internal database with current partner and firm information, and coordinate communications and meeting logistics.

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years of Big Law experience as a paralegal/legal assistant or legal recruiter;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all tasks and communications;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Salary: $125k

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