Recruiting Coordinator, East Coast

ABOUT BAKER BOTTS

Baker Botts is a leading international law firm recognized for its deep understanding of the industries it serves. With offices across major global markets, the firm delivers sophisticated legal services while cultivating a collaborative, inclusive culture where both attorneys and professional staff contribute to client success and organizational excellence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Baker Botts L.L.P. is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to join our dynamic Legal Recruiting Department. The individual in this position will support entry-level hiring, lateral associate hiring, and special projects. This is a non-exempt, full-time position resident to the Washington D.C. office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and implement all aspects of the Summer Associate Program including on-boarding/off-boarding, work assignments and evaluations, advisor programs, budget tracking, and event planning and attendance.
• Maintain recruiting database, applicant tracking, generate all correspondence, statistical reporting and other duties as assigned. 
• Coordinate law school on-campus recruiting programs for assigned schools.
• Work with the local hiring partners and employment committees to coordinate callback interviews and the offer process for 1L and 2L candidates.
• Serve as outreach lead and manage recruiting efforts at assigned law schools.
• Assist with all local lawyer on-boarding/off-boarding/status changes. 
• Other projects as assigned by Hiring Partners, Sr. Recruiting Manager, Director of Recruiting, and local office Partner-in-Charge.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written. 
• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with a team.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service focus.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required

• A bachelor’s degree is required and at least two years of legal recruiting experience.
• This position requires occasional travel and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Must demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be highly organized, meticulously-detail oriented, while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple assignments, and work responsibly under pressure.
• Must be a highly resourceful team-player, and polite and respectful of others.
• Must speak and act professionally at all times and maintain a professional appearance.
• This role may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 90 days. A hybrid schedule would require a minimum of three days per week present in the office, and up to two days per week may be performed remotely.

HOW YOU'LL WORK

Extent of Contact

• Extensive daily contact with lawyers, staff and colleagues.
• Frequent contact with outside vendors and law schools.
• Frequent contact with law students and lateral attorney candidates

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to routinely lift and carry file folders or other materials weighing up to 5-10 pounds.
• Must be able to work at a computer for considerable periods of time.
• Position requires extensive telephone use.
• Must be able to lift, squat, kneel and bend.
• Position requires the ability to visit face-to-face and on the phone with lateral lawyer candidates and firm lawyers.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment.
• Position is full-time and requires a five-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the Firm policy manual. Additional hours, including weekend and evening hours may be required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to perform essential duties of the position with time constraints and frequent interruptions.

COMPENSATION

Baker Botts L.L.P. offers a competitive total rewards package, including salary, health and welfare benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development support.

• Washington DC Office: $76,000 – $85,000 annually

Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.