Associate Recruiting Coordinator
The Associate Recruiting Coordinator at Confidential Client supports all facets of entry-level associate hiring, including managing summer programs, campus outreach, and law school relationships. This role coordinates candidate interviews, recruitment events, and budgeting while ensuring confidentiality and contributing to strategic recruiting initiatives within a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Associate Recruiting Coordinator will support the entry-level recruiting lifecycle and summer program logistics for Confidential Client’s recruiting team in Manhattan, NY. This role partners with law schools and external vendors, maintains candidate records, and helps execute campus outreach and onboarding events. The position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid schedule with a regular in-office presence in Manhattan.
- Support all phases of entry-level recruiting, including candidate interview coordination, communications, GPA calculations, and candidate file maintenance
- Serve as a primary liaison to law schools, career services, student organizations, vendors, and other recruitment professionals
- Plan and execute logistics for the summer program and entry-level hiring: orientation, programming, events, and offer letter processing
- Develop, monitor and reconcile budgets and expenses related to outreach and recruiting activities
- Assist the Recruiting Committee with long-term hiring goals, prepare recruitment metrics and reports, and develop internal/external presentations
- Help create and implement marketing/promotional strategies for campus outreach and events
- Protect and maintain confidential, privileged, and proprietary information
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Well-developed interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting at all levels and representing the firm externally
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Strong organizational skills: able to prioritize, manage time effectively, and meet multiple deadlines
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills, able to work with minimal supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with applicant tracking systems and interview/scheduling platforms
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: USD $85,000.00 – USD $95,000.00 per year
- Performance-based bonuses
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- Generous 401(k) plan
- At least 11 paid holidays and PTO that accrues (23 days in the first year)
- Well‑being programs (mental health, resiliency, medical resources)
- Professional development programs and employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and staff coalitions
Location
Manhattan, NY — in-office presence required with potential hybrid/flexible schedule options. This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws for the state of New York.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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