Overview of the Firm and Function
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it matters most, wherever in the world that may be. We deliver seamless service across borders, cultures and languages.
Our people make our firm – we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams.
We think and work globally – we don’t just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn’t just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps.
We aim to add value in everything we do – we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate.
The Legal Recruiting team focuses on recruiting law students and lateral attorneys.
The Senior Coordinator will coordinate talent acquisition initiatives and activities for law student, lateral associate and business services recruiting in the Washington, DC office. Work closely with the US Recruiting Team, Recruiting Committee and local Silicon Valley office leadership to attract and retain talented attorneys and business services professionals.
Key responsibilities and deliverables
Student Recruiting
- Support the firm’s US law school outreach strategy – work closely with the US recruiting team to ensure the firm is well represented at law schools across the country
- Coordinate law student screening and callback interviews, collect interview feedback
- Work closely with the recruiting committee with respect to Summer Program offer decisions, managing yield on offers and assembling a summer class that represents a diverse array of law schools and individuals
- Maintain applicant tracking system
Summer Program
- Coordinate the planning of the annual summer associate program including an eclectic events and training calendar
- Coordinate logistics for planning and executing social events
- Oversee the Summer offer process in close coordination with the Recruiting Committee
- Serve as a trusted resource to all Summer Associates before, during, and after their time at the firm
Lateral Recruiting
- Collect and review candidate materials and distribute to hiring managers across practice areas as appropriate
- Coordinate interview logistics including but not limited to sending confirmation emails, calendaring meetings, setting up video links and/or making conference room reservations, preparation of materials
- Conduct interview follow-up, request and distribute feedback from interviewers
- Coordinate lateral onboarding in tandem with the greater Firm HR team
- Maintain applicant tracking system for lateral candidates
- Develop and maintain relationships with local external recruiting professionals
Business Services Recruiting
- Liaise with the Business Services Recruiting Manager to support all business services hiring activity in the Washington, DC office.
Other duties as needed
- Serve as the recruiting specialist in the Washington, DC office, greet and shepherd candidates throughout interviews and office visits
- Respond to questions and requests from candidates, summer associates, attorneys, colleagues in other business service departments and external vendors
- Monitor budget, expenses and reimbursements
- Travel as needed, projects as assigned
Key requirements (Communication/skills/experience)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 2-4 years of professional experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
- Possesses the ability to work independently and be proactive
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be a team player and exercise good judgment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Superior organizational skills and have strong attention to detail
- Must exhibit a high energy level, be able to work under pressure and have a professional demeanor
- The ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities