Recruitment Specialist
Baker McKenzie, New York, NY, United States
The Recruitment Specialist, New York / Miami will lead all law student recruiting functions for the New York and Miami offices (e.g, summer program, student recruitment and entry‑level recruitment) and ensure all candidates receive a world‑class candidate experience throughout the recruitment and selection process. The role‑holder will also support strategic regional recruitment processes and support in‑market team members to execute the Hiring Committee’s law student recruitment strategy.
Main Responsibilities Overall Responsibilities
Lead and execute associate recruitment, summer program and student recruitment processes to attract and hire top talent
Active member of the US law student workstream helping to execute the Hiring Committee’s law student recruitment strategy
Support ad‑hoc hiring programs (e.g., LLM and Judicial clerk hiring plans)
Network with partners, legal recruiters, and other law firm recruiting professionals to stay up to date on developments in the legal community
Build strategic relationships with career services personnel and key law student groups in the region
Develop recruiting initiatives that impact the overall engagement and recruitment of diverse candidates
Law Student Recruitment
Develop innovative law student recruitment strategies and manage relationships with law school career service professionals and sponsors of job fairs/diverse student organizations
Arrange and manage law student on‑campus interview schedules and outreach events/logistics at designated law schools
Execute call‑back interview process, ensuring timely hiring decisions are made in conjunction with local recruiting committees
Active member of local recruiting committee to set meeting agendas and lead routine recruiting committee meetings
Summer Associate Program
Plan summer associate calendar, coordinate and execute summer events and activities; Attend all summer associate calendar events
Lead and discharge ongoing communications with summer associates prior to arrival, including employment terms/conditions, travel arrangements, housing work assignments and mentor relationships
Develop and implement summer associate orientation and ensure their integration experience is of the highest quality and substance
Serve as a liaison with summer associates to address inquiries or other employment matters
Work with regional practice leadership to coordinate work assignments, secure performance feedback and assist in coordinating requisite training
Secure summer program feedback from summer associates and Firm members, recommend and enact approved changes to the program
Ensure compliance with regional offer approval process to extend timely offers
Additional Duties
Supervise and maintain data entry, recruiting records for responsible office, law school outreach budget and summer program
Annual recruitment budget compliance and monthly tracking for designated office(s)
Actively promote the Firm on social media channels leveraging the Firm’s recruitment campaigns
Develop and lead annual regional recruitment projects as requested
Participate in various recruiter organizations (e.g., City Group; NALP; Other) to increase personal networking, knowledge sharing and promotion of the Firm
Skills and Experience
A bachelor's degree or equivalent
Strong recruiting experience in a professional services organization and/or large law firm, preferably with multi‑office and in support of a diverse base of legal practices
Strong track record in law student recruitment and engagement
Well‑developed and sophisticated written and oral communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with a proven ability to relate to and gain the confidence of people at all levels within an organization
Able to bring good judgement and empathy to sensitive situations
Strong organizational skills and must be able to meet deadlines and multi‑task in a matrix, fast‑paced, professional services environment
Be an active member of various recruiter organizations (e.g., NYCRA; NALP, etc.)
Reports to:
Director of Recruitment, North America
Position type:
InMarket
Development framework:
Specialist
Travel:
The role will require limited travel (e.g., campus events; regional summer meeting)
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Main Responsibilities Overall Responsibilities
Lead and execute associate recruitment, summer program and student recruitment processes to attract and hire top talent
Active member of the US law student workstream helping to execute the Hiring Committee’s law student recruitment strategy
Support ad‑hoc hiring programs (e.g., LLM and Judicial clerk hiring plans)
Network with partners, legal recruiters, and other law firm recruiting professionals to stay up to date on developments in the legal community
Build strategic relationships with career services personnel and key law student groups in the region
Develop recruiting initiatives that impact the overall engagement and recruitment of diverse candidates
Law Student Recruitment
Develop innovative law student recruitment strategies and manage relationships with law school career service professionals and sponsors of job fairs/diverse student organizations
Arrange and manage law student on‑campus interview schedules and outreach events/logistics at designated law schools
Execute call‑back interview process, ensuring timely hiring decisions are made in conjunction with local recruiting committees
Active member of local recruiting committee to set meeting agendas and lead routine recruiting committee meetings
Summer Associate Program
Plan summer associate calendar, coordinate and execute summer events and activities; Attend all summer associate calendar events
Lead and discharge ongoing communications with summer associates prior to arrival, including employment terms/conditions, travel arrangements, housing work assignments and mentor relationships
Develop and implement summer associate orientation and ensure their integration experience is of the highest quality and substance
Serve as a liaison with summer associates to address inquiries or other employment matters
Work with regional practice leadership to coordinate work assignments, secure performance feedback and assist in coordinating requisite training
Secure summer program feedback from summer associates and Firm members, recommend and enact approved changes to the program
Ensure compliance with regional offer approval process to extend timely offers
Additional Duties
Supervise and maintain data entry, recruiting records for responsible office, law school outreach budget and summer program
Annual recruitment budget compliance and monthly tracking for designated office(s)
Actively promote the Firm on social media channels leveraging the Firm’s recruitment campaigns
Develop and lead annual regional recruitment projects as requested
Participate in various recruiter organizations (e.g., City Group; NALP; Other) to increase personal networking, knowledge sharing and promotion of the Firm
Skills and Experience
A bachelor's degree or equivalent
Strong recruiting experience in a professional services organization and/or large law firm, preferably with multi‑office and in support of a diverse base of legal practices
Strong track record in law student recruitment and engagement
Well‑developed and sophisticated written and oral communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with a proven ability to relate to and gain the confidence of people at all levels within an organization
Able to bring good judgement and empathy to sensitive situations
Strong organizational skills and must be able to meet deadlines and multi‑task in a matrix, fast‑paced, professional services environment
Be an active member of various recruiter organizations (e.g., NYCRA; NALP, etc.)
Reports to:
Director of Recruitment, North America
Position type:
InMarket
Development framework:
Specialist
Travel:
The role will require limited travel (e.g., campus events; regional summer meeting)
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