Law School Recruitment Coordinator

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Law School Recruitment Coordinator

Company: A&O Shearman


Description: Job descriptionA&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.Whether you’re helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing.What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.JOB DESCRIPTIONCONTEXT
The Law School Recruitment Coordinator reports to the Manager of Law School Recruitment, in collaboration with the national Law School Recruitment team, to support the summer associate program, on-campus recruitment, and entry-level recruitment across the firm’s US offices.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Law School & Entry Level Recruitment

• Act as liaison for the Law School Recruitment team to law school Career Services offices, prospective candidates, and A&O Shearman lawyers
• Work with US lawyers, in collaboration with the wider Law School Recruitment team, to coordinate law student outreach and sponsorships throughout the year at target law schools
• Prepare interview packets, marketing materials, and giveaways for hospitality suites and other on-campus events
• Travel, as needed, to law schools for on-campus interviews and other recruiting events (e.g., receptions, panel presentations)
• Schedule screening interviews, callback interviews, and “second-look” visits for law students
• Meet, greet, and educate candidates about the firm
• Plan and attend offer dinners and other follow-up events for both 1L and 2L hiring initiatives
• Coordinate candidate offer follow-up and attorney outreach process
• Maintain legal recruiting database (viRecruit), assist with data entry, and audit reports to ensure accuracy of information
• Act as point of contact for attorneys and summer associates in local office
• Participate in other departmental responsibilities, and local and firm-wide projects, as is appropriate (e.g., recruiting brochure and website updates, social media initiatives, survey and profile submissions, campus relations, diversity & inclusion initiatives, local office events, etc.)
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Summer Program

• Plan and execute the US track Summer Program in collaboration with the wider Law School Recruitment team
• Collaborate with the Professional Development team to develop and execute summer associate training programs
• Plan and execute summer associate social and networking events
• Liaise with all relevant departments for summer associate onboarding, including office services, technology and training, payroll, work authorization/visa acquisition (if applicable), etc.
• Coordinate the summer associate evaluation process, including mid-summer and end-summer reviews
• Assist with the summer associate entry-level offer process
• Plan and execute the firm’s annual Winter Weekend orientation program for incoming summer associates.

KEY REQUIREMENTSKnowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with applicant tracking systems preferred (especially viRecruit)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibits high level of maturity and excellent judgment
• High energy, works well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to keep calm and focused despite heavy workload or high stress situations
• Exhibits strong business acumen
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and create a pleasant and professional rapport with attorneys, business services colleagues, recruits and other external parties
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and respond effectively to such situations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 2 years of law firm/professional services experience required.

Physical Activity/Other Miscellaneous

• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed, especially during the summer program and recruiting season (May through September) and ability to travel to certain recruiting events as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.

Area of expertiseHuman ResourcesOfficeUSA – WashingtonAdditional information – ExternalEqual Employment Opportunity
A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. It is A&O Shearman’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status or alienage, disability, pregnancy or related medical issue, military or qualified veteran status, familial status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender, including gender identity, gender expression or transition status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and/or sex offenses, sexual and reproductive health decisions, unemployment status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions.Working arrangementHybrid (combination of office & remote working)

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Location: USA

Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:35:19 GMT


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