Cooley is seeking Legal Talent Specialist to join the Legal Talent team.
Position summary: The Legal Talent Specialist is responsible for independently coordinating local legal talent efforts, including a heavy emphasis on law student and attorney recruiting. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities:
Recruiting:
Lead the interview processes for law student and lateral recruitment - including review of direct applications, narrowing down candidate pools, scheduling virtual and office interviews,, and compiling interview feedback
Draft offer memos in support of offer requests
Assist in coordinating follow-up for recruits, including correspondence and closing efforts
Ensure accurate data entry of all search firm, direct apply and on-campus applicants into the attorney recruiting database
Update recruiting files and reports on a consistent basis
Monitor recruiting expenses and work with Legal Talent assistants to ensure the accurate processing of expense reimbursements
Coordinate the organization of all applicant files and other seasonal office files; setting up new database and/or record books for each year
For summer associate recruitment, work with the local Recruiting Committee to coordinate recruitment strategy, discuss offer decisions, and provide them with candidate updates and other support during the recruitment process
In conjunction with the Regional Legal Talent Manager, participate in law student recruitment efforts which may include traveling to law schools (and, in some instances, an overnight stay) to represent the firm and to connect with students
Summer program:
Work closely with Partners, hiring committees and Regional Legal Talent Manager to lead the Summer program
Plan and organize various summer associate activities (e.g., luncheons, seminars, social activities) including conducting site visits for events and executing vendor contracts
Assist Summer Associates looking for housing
Prepare and distribute summer associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check and housing information
Lead the planning for the local summer associate orientation and assembling documents that will be distributed to summer associates
Work with the local office Summer Associate Committee to ensure a successful summer program for all
Coordinate initial office assignments for summer associates and confirm other arrangements with various office administrative teams
Responsible for creating the Summer Associate Directory
Track expenses related to the Summer Associate Program
Oversee the mid and end-of-summer evaluation processes and ensure each summer has diverse work assignments and substantive feedback
Draft offer recommendation packets at the conclusion of the Summer Program
Promotion/marketing:
Establish and maintain contact with headhunters, law schools, minority law groups and other professionals involved in recruitment/placement through NALP section group and/or other industry groups.
Prepare summer associate/entry level recruiting statistics including overall summary stats, individual school results, 2L/3L hiring results
Assist in the organization of firm-sponsored receptions, including preparation and invitations
New attorney hires:
Finalize and distribute new associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check, bar information, relocation policy, etc.
Assist in the implementation of programs and events designed to integrate new and lateral attorneys into the Firm
Work with local and/or Central HR to update and distribute local orientation materials
Coordinate bar activities for all incoming attorneys, including, but not limited to, taking the exam, requesting reimbursements and other licensing matters
Other duties:
In conjunction with the Regional Legal Talent Manager, prepare status reports and charts
Assist the Regional Legal Talent Manager in conducting an interviewer-training seminar and other local kick-off events to inform the office(s) about various recruiting initiatives and updates
Assist Regional Legal Talent Manager in ensuring that all forms and documents are kept current
Work independently or with a Legal Talent Assistant(s) on occasional administrative projects, and to ensure accuracy of data entry and reports
All other duties as assigned or required
Skills & Experience:
Required:
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Ability to travel, as required
4+ years prior experience in recruiting
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of current hiring/staffing/termination trends at other competing law firms HR software experience a plus
Prior experience in a law firm environment
HR software experience
Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well with others and operate independently
Strong knowledge of the firm’s various practice areas, offices, and attorney staffing needs
Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle several tasks at once
Self-motivated and demonstrates accountability
Reliable and cooperative manner
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong leadership skills
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.
EOE.
The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $85,000 - $105,000 . Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.