US Job Description Firm Information Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com. Position Summary This full-time position provides an opportunity to join a Firmwide legal recruiting team with specific responsibilities in support of the Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting for the Washington, DC, Tysons, and Richmond offices. This position is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of various Legal Recruiting initiatives and relationship building. This position is a great opportunity for anyone looking to join a collaborative national recruiting team, grow professionally, and build upon their network. Recruiting duties include, but are not limited to, coordination of the on-campus and callback recruitment process, planning and coordination of the summer associate program, new associate orientation and integration, and assistance with recruitment of lateral lawyers for the Washington, DC, Richmond, and Tysons markets. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, the attorney and summer associate hiring process, interaction with other service departments (Payroll, Benefits, Reed Smith University, Marketing, Operations, and IT). The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will also collaborate with other HR and Legal Recruiting personnel in other offices, and assist with special projects. Essential Functions Legal Recruiting Assume a lead role with organizing the campus recruiting, callback interview scheduling and the summer associate program. Create schedules, travel arrangements, pre-arrival information, arrival packages, and follows up with all candidates. Assist with the registration process for on-campus interviews (OCI) for all regional law schools and select Firmwide schools. Create and distribute recruiting status reports as needed. Prepare correspondence for Hiring Partner and Recruiting Manager signatures. Track resume circulation, generates offer/rejection letters and statistical reports using LawCruit. Update and maintain LawCruit and legal recruiting database. Understand and become familiar with Firm systems, policies and procedures, client services and future goals in order to troubleshoot questions, problems or concerns. Other Firmwide projects as assigned. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional discipline required. Experience: A minimum of two years of Legal Recruiting experience is preferred. Law firm experience is also preferred. Should have a demonstrated understanding of current market trends and philosophies. Skills: Requires strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment, a professional demeanor and the ability to provide an excellent first impression of the Firm. Must work well with all levels of Firm personnel, establish effective working relationships throughout the Firm and react to difficult situations appropriately. Confidentiality is essential. Must be highly motivated, creative, flexible, adaptable to change and results-oriented. Must have strong knowledge of MS Offices products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Other Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment To Be Used: Must be able to operate personal computer and other office equipment such as fax, telephone, copier, etc. Typical Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 20 lbs. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators and telephone. Typical Mental Demands: Able to deal with stress associated with fast-paced work environment. Multiple priorities/tasks. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Quickly grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate professionally and effectively with various personalities at all levels. Working Conditions: Works in a typical offices setting. May be called upon to work hours in excess of 40 in a given work week. Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all. Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process. Qualified candidates only. 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