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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Coordinator, Legal Recruiting

new york, NY

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP lists this Coordinator, Legal Recruiting opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Legal Recruiting CoordinatorDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will support and coordinate all aspects of attorney recruitment and hiring, including law school outreach, candidate interview processes, and administration of the summer associate program. The coordinator will serve as a key point of contact for candidates, summer associates, attorneys, and external partners, ensuring a seamless, high-quality recruiting experience.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTypical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Coordinate all aspects of the law student interview process, including scheduling interviews, managing calendar logistics, and tracking candidate progress and follow-up efforts.Greet applicants upon arrival, provide office tours, and escort candidates to interviews as needed.Support planning, organization, tracking, and on-site attendance for select summer associate program events and law student recruiting events.Serve as a point of contact for summer associates, responding to inquiries and assisting with general program needs.Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the recruitment database (viWave).Assist with additional departmental projects as assigned by the Chief, Directors, and Senior Manager.Qualifications/Position RequirementsSelf-motivated, proactive, positive team player with strong professionalism.Punctual, reliable, and flexible, with the ability to work significant overtime as needed.Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, candidates, and staff at all levels.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, including proofreading for typographical, spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality.Sound judgment and professional maturity, including the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed.Experience with viWave/Desktop is a plus.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree required.1–3 years of legal recruiting experience.CompensationThe expected base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 - $82,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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