Associate Recruiting

About Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration. About the RoleThe Associate Recruiting & Legal Talent Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for supporting Associate Recruiting & Legal Talent leadership with office strategic initiatives, contributing to the office associate programme, supporting all aspects of entry-level hiring of associates, and advancing the global agenda, with a particular focus on the firm’s development, utilisation, and retention goals, while acting as a liaison between local and global management committees, facilitating effective communication and information sharing, preventing scheduling conflicts, and engaging with relevant stakeholders to apply employment and recruitment policies, while organising approval processes. This role will be located in our Paris office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & QualificationsOther key responsibilities include:Supporting development initiatives aimed at associate morale and retention, including coordinating orientation, training, and integration for new hire, and lateral associates, while overseeing inter-office transfers and directing joiner/leaver processesStrategising, planning, and executing attorney-related programming, setting objectives with management, negotiating with vendors, managing budgets, and processing expenses, in addition to organising internal events and initiatives to ensure seamless execution in alignment with firm goalsFacilitating all phases of recruiting efforts, including campus outreach, and entry-level hiring, while coordinating candidate interviews, preparing offer letters, handling correspondence, and maintaining candidate records, as well as cultivating relationships with target law schools, career services, student organisations, vendors, and other recruitment professionals, serving as the firm’s liaison at recruiting functionsProviding administrative support to the Recruiting Committee, assisting in managing long-term hiring goals, preparing recruitment statistics and reports, and developing presentations for internal and external audiences, in addition to collaborating with team members and committees to identify and implement new marketing and promotional strategiesPromoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workersWe’d love to hear from you if you:Exhibit well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organisational levels, and work well in a team with a first-class customer-service focusDemonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion, possess strong analytical skills with minimal supervision, and maintain attention to detail for quality assurancePossess organisational skills to manage time, prioritise tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and demonstrate proficiency in MS Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview platformsAnd have:Experience in legal talent/attorney recruiting, preferably in a law firm or professional services environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills in French and EnglishA bachelor's degree or equivalentBenefits & Additional InformationSuccessful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Lunch vouchersHealth insurance as well as group income protection and life assuranceA profit sharing planA pension planWellness programsEmployee discountsAnd moreAdditionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #Associate #LI-AJ1 #J-18808-Ljbffr