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Law Student Recruiting Coordinator

ABOUT US

For Business Professionals, Winston & Strawn presents an exciting opportunity to be a part of a leading global law firm. With our commitment to excellence, diversity, a collaborative work environment, and an emphasis on professional growth, Winston offers a platform for individuals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Winston is known for its collaborative and collegial culture. We believe teamwork is an essential component in providing high-quality legal services and we value the talents and skills of our entire business professional team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Law Student Recruiting Coordinator position will assist the Senior Law Student Recruiting Specialist with the attorney recruitment and hiring process for the Charlotte and Washington, DC offices. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with an energetic, cohesive team of knowledgeable recruiting professionals’ firm wide. The position also offers significant exposure to partners, associates, and professional staff throughout the firm. The position is uniquely situated to be highly visible for the Charlotte office and provides an excellent opportunity for cross office collaboration on strategic talent development initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate all aspects of law student and entry‐level hiring for the Charlotte and Washington, DC offices.
Maintain candidate application information in recruitment database (ViDesktop) and ensure accuracy of data in a timely manner, route applicant information.
Register for on-campus interview dates and coordinate all necessary arrangements including preparing interviewing materials for attorneys and organize, track, and post interview materials.
Prepare and upload complete law student candidate files for on‐campus interview process.
Coordinate with law student groups regarding outreach and sponsorship events.
Prepare and send law student interview schedules, greet, and escort candidates, solicit evaluation feedback, and prepare interview files.
Respond to applicant and search firm inquiries and coordinate post-applicant correspondence.
Process new associate hires including coordinating and collaborating on orientation schedules and materials/binders and assist with the conflicts and background check process.
Complete surveys, maintain information in all Firmwide charts for the Charlotte and Washington, DC offices, and provide statistical data as needed.
Support the Summer Program by working with the Law Student Recruiting Sr. Specialist and Summer Associate Committee to plan, coordinate and implement the summer associate program, including orientation, training, social events, assist tracking, performance evaluations and expense reimbursements.
Process all candidate and incoming associate expense reimbursements.
Coordinate logistics for meetings and presentations, including conference room reservations and related services.
Coordinate Quarterly Associate Happy Hours, office-wide Welcome Receptions, and other events by communicating with outside caterers, and internal conference services and facilities departments.
Special projects and administrative support as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree required.
3+ years of experience in a law firm or other professional services environment required.
This is an in-office role 5 days per week.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Prior recruiting experience a plus; legal recruiting experience is ideal.
Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System a plus.
Proficiency and experience with social media outlets such as LinkedIn preferred.

COMPETENCIES
Adaptability:

Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.

Collaboration:

Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.

Communication:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.
Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

Excellence:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a team and service-oriented environment.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality.
Ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, including prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints.
Ability to identify and accomplish long and short-term goals, projects, and activities.

Knowledge Base:

Broad knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Problem Solving Skills:

Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
Agility to be able to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Professionalism:

Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

Flexibility:

Must be available for work outside of normal schedule hours (definite extra hours during on-campus recruiting, callback interviewing, and Summer Program).

BENEFITS

Winston offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full spectrum of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.#LI-DC2

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