Lateral Partner Recruiting Assistant
Baker Botts

Baker Botts, a full-service, leading international law firm recognized for our understanding of the industries we serve, is seeking a Recruiting Assistant or Recruiting Coordinator for our Recruiting Department. This position provides timely and effective administrative and project support for the lateral partner recruiting efforts. The Recruiting Assistant must demonstrate sound judgment, ensure confidentiality, and maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions with internal and external contacts on all levels. This is a Firmwide position resident in either our Houston, Austin, or Dallas office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating Firmwide lateral partner recruiting efforts by working with the Chief Recruiting Officer, Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager(s) and Lateral Partner Coordinator(s).
• Arrange and schedule lateral candidate interviews and meetings across offices, including maintaining calendars and appointment schedules, booking conference rooms, and preparing meeting materials as needed.
• Assist with scheduling lateral partner onboarding and orientation.
• Keep updated applicant records in tracking system.
• Assist with general administrative duties.
• Other projects as assigned by Chief Recruiting Officer, Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager(s) and Lateral Partner Coordinator(s).

Core Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written. The position requires substantial contact with Firm partners and staff.
• 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

• Minimum of 1 year of recruiting experience required, experience with lateral partner recruiting strongly preferred.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

• 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.

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.
• Potential lateral hires.

Working Condition and Environment

• 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.
• Work is normally performed in an office work environment.
• Must be available to work overtime, including weekend hours, when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Must be willing to change regular work schedule to meet the needs of the Firm.
• Must be able to perform essential duties of the position with time constraints and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work well in high pressure environments.

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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