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Join to apply for the Associate Recruiting Specialist role at Latham & Watkins . This range is provided by Latham & Watkins. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr About Latham & Watkins Latham & 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 Role The Associate Recruiting Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for assisting with leading recruiting efforts, focusing on the summer program, entry-level hiring, and campus outreach, while building relationships with law schools and developing foundational management skills. This role will be located in our Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include: Assisting in the coordination of recruiting efforts, with a focus on enhancing the execution of the summer program, campus outreach, and entry-level hiring processes, while supporting candidate interviews, maintaining records, and facilitating communication during onboarding Building and nurturing relationships with target law schools, career services, and student organizations, while representing the firm at recruiting events and external functions to strengthen the firm's presence Supporting compliance efforts by staying informed about federal and state legislation and best practices, and assisting with the development and monitoring of budgets for recruiting activities Collaborating with team members to implement innovative marketing and promotional strategies, and providing administrative support to the Recruiting Committee by preparing recruitment statistics and reports Developing foundational management skills by overseeing the work of coordinators and assistants, providing constructive feedback, and supporting team staffing needs during peak periods Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains We’d love to hear from you if you: Demonstrate strong professional interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels and handle confidential information discreetly Exhibit advanced organizational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and analyze complex problems to make sound decisions independently Display proficiency in MS Office, applicant tracking systems, and other necessary software, with the ability to supervise teams to ensure compliance and accuracy And have: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent A minimum of five (5) years of experience in legal recruitment or professional services A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience Benefits & Additional Information Successful 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: Healthcare, life and disability insurance A generous 401k plan At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more) Professional development programs Employee discounts Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff 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), color, 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. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #EntryLevel Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources Industries Law Practice Washington, DC Note: The following job listings and related prompts were part of the original content and have been omitted to ensure the description remains focused on the role above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Latham & Watkins

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