Legal Recruiting Specialist, Lateral Partner Recruiting

Position summary

The Legal Recruiting Specialist will work with our Lateral Partner Recruiting team a cross our U.S. offices.  This role will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to providing support to our Lateral Partner Recruiting activities and will work closely with our Global Director of Legal Recruiting and Assistant Director of US Lateral Partner Recruiting. Recruiting duties include, but are not limited to, coordination of the lateral partner recruitment process and support of other Legal Recruiting tasks as necessary.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Supports recruitment of partners and counsel, including individuals and groups.
• Schedules initinal screening and full interview rounds, coordinating and rescheduling as needed, monitors daily interview calendars, greets candidates upon arrival if needed, and confirms timely connections with interviewers.
• Clearly communicates interview details and updates with search firms/applicants and interview teams.
• Input new applicant data into viRecruit, update applicant data and upload updated documents on a regular basis. Create applicant folders and upload necessary emails and documents in Digital File.
• Prepare applicant materials to distribute as requested.
• Liaise with local office services to reserve conference rooms and required IT and catering set ups needed for in-person interviews.
• Maintain partner recruiting reports
• Assist with preparation of candidate offer documents and documents related to Executive Committee presentation.
• Assist with conducting candidate diligence as needed.
• Provide support to local offices with associate and law student recruiting/summer program when needed.
• Accepts assignments and direction from senior team members, proactively seeks guidance when needed, and shadows experienced colleagues on tasks such as phone calls or meetings to build fluency in recruiting best practices.
• Engages with attorneys to develop productive relationships across the firm.
• Understands Firm systems, policies and procedures and future goals in order to troubleshoot questions, problems or concerns.
• Works closely with other service departments (Payroll, Benefits, L&D and IT) and other HR personnel in other offices.
• Other Firmwide special projects as assigned.

Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented asnecessary.  Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time. 

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional discipline required.

Experience: Zero to two (0-2)  years of prior administrative law firm or professional experience required.  Should have a demonstrated understanding of current market trends and philosophies.

Skills: Requires strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment, a professional demeanor and the ability to provide an excellent first impression of the Firm.  Must work well with all levels of Firm personnel, establish effective working relationships throughout the Firm and react to difficult situations appropriately.  Confidentiality is essential.  Must be highly motivated, creative, flexible, adaptable to change and results-oriented. Must have strong knowledge of MS Offices products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional information

Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Equipment used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, etc.

Essential job functions

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform tasks requiring prolonged and/or extensive computer use. 
• Ability to use computers, telecommunications, and digital collaboration tools to perform core job responsibilities. 
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while analyzing complex information, managing multiple priorities, and applying sound judgment to decisions. 
• Ability to access, use, and safeguard confidential and sensitive information while performing job responsibilities in work environments that support confidentiality, privacy, and information security requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours as required to meet project, client, or business needs.

Working conditions

You will be required to work in the office at minimum 4 days per week. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule. The details of your weekly schedule will be discussed further with your direct supervisor.

Pay ranges

This is a non-exempt position. The hourly wage range for this role is $31.25 to $36.05, with an estimated annual compensation range of $65,000 to $75,000, based on a 40-hour workweek. This represents the currently anticipated pay range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and qualifications.

Employee benefits overview

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Virtual Health Services
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care Services
• College Coach Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)
• Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.