Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Lateral Recruiting Coordinator. This position will manage the lifecycle of all Firmwide lateral attorney candidates and support the hiring and integration process of lateral attorneys. While the Firm’s preference is to fill this position in one of the defined offices, we are open to submissions from all markets in the Baker Donelson footprint.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESConducts and manages third-party candidate database mining activities (e.g., Leopard Solutions) for lateral attorney candidates.Screens lateral attorney candidate resumes and recruiter submissions.Serves as initial and back-up point of contact for all lateral attorney candidates.Coordinates interview scheduling for lateral attorney candidates.Updates lateral tracking database with pertinent information for lateral attorney candidates.Supports the attorney offer process for lateral attorney candidates and provides input on offer letter language for such candidates.Provides relevant transitional information to Director of Lateral Recruiting & Integration, and attorney leaders and other managers to support the integration process.Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with other departments including IT, Human Resources, Professional Development, Office Administrators, and Marketing & Business Development, meeting regularly with such cohorts to share key information.Maintains positive relationships with search firms to help ensure productive partnerships to support filling specific recruiting needs.Supports the development of appropriate interview strategies, techniques, and evaluation forms for lateral attorneys.Supports the development of recruiting marketing collateral targeted to lateral attorneys.Supports the development and tracking of key performance indicators and other recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill and cost-per-hire) to assess the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.Consistent and regular physical presence in the office is an essential duty of this position, although a limited remote work schedule in accordance with Firm policy is permissible.Travel as necessary to Firm offices, other law firms, conferences, seminars, and other business-related venues.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREDAbility to organize and implement detailed and complex projects.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with all levels of personnel.Ability to work independently under pressure and to work collaboratively with an integrated team.Ability to handle a wide variety of duties.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Marketing experience or related acumen.Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Must be able to endure highly stressful situations and constant disruptions.Must adhere to the highest level of confidentiality, diplomacy, and discretion due to the sensitive nature of the work involved.Strong technical, research and analytical skills.Strong time management and project management skills.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEB.A. degree and three or more years’ experience in recruiting, human resources, career development, and/or marketing. Legal recruiting experience strongly preferred.Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

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