Recruiting Coordinator, Houston
Baker Botts

Baker Botts L.L.P. is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator for our Legal Recruiting Department. The individual in this position will support entry-level hiring, lateral associate hiring, and special projects. This is an exempt, full-time position resident to the Houston office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Together with the Recruiting Manager, plan and implement all aspects of the Summer Associate Program including on-boarding/off-boarding, work assignments and evaluations, advisor programs, budget tracking, and event planning and attendance.
• Maintain recruiting database, applicant tracking, generate all correspondence, statistical reporting and other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate law school on-campus recruiting programs for assigned schools.
• Work with the local hiring partners and employment committees to coordinate callback interviews and the offer process for 1L and 2L candidates.
• Serve as outreach lead and manage recruiting efforts at assigned law schools.
• Assist with all local lawyer on-boarding/off-boarding/status changes.
• Other projects as assigned by Hiring Partners, Recruiting Manager, Director of Recruiting, and local office Partner-in-Charge.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with internal and external clients.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service focus.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required and at least two years of professional experience (preferably in a law firm).
• This position requires occasional travel and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point). Experience with vi Recruit and Canva is preferred.
• Must demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be highly organized, meticulously-detail oriented, while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Must demonstrate a proven ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple assignments, and work responsibly under pressure.
• Must be a highly resourceful team-player, and polite and respectful of others.
• Must speak and act professionally at all times and maintain a professional appearance.
• After three months, this role may be hybrid and will require a minimum of three days per week (or at least 60%) present in the office, and up to two days per week (40%) may be performed remotely.

Extent of Contact (Within and outside the Firm)

This position requires contact with individuals within the firm as follows:

• Extensive daily contact with lawyers, staff and colleagues.
• Frequent contact with outside vendors and law schools.
• Frequent contact with law students and potential lateral attorney hires.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to routinely lift and carry file folders or other materials weighing up to 5-10 pounds.
• Must be able to work at a computer for considerable periods of time.
• Position requires extensive telephone use.
• Must be able to lift, squat, kneel and bend.
• Position requires the ability to visit face-to-face and on the phone with lateral lawyer candidates and firm lawyers.

Working Condition and Environment

• Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment.
• Position is full-time and requires a five-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the Firm policy manual. Additional hours, including weekend and evening hours may be required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work well in high pressure environments.
• Must be able to perform essential duties of the position with time constraints and frequent interruptions.

Baker Botts is committed to cultivating a culture where our attorneys and staff thrive professionally and personally. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to support and enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees and their families.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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