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Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe
New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $53,000 - $85,000Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $50,000 - $80,000All Other US Locations $45,000 - $70,000
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, West Virginia, Wheeling
2121 Main Street (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2026
Overview

Orrick has an exciting opening for a Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator in any of our offices, who is ready to be challenged and build a career within an AmLaw Top 100 law firm.

As a Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator, you will join a top-notch team that places an emphasis on innovation, teamwork and adapting to the evolving practices of competitive legal recruiting. In this role, you will play an integral part in the firm's lateral partner recruiting team, working closely with the Global Head of Growth & Integration and the Manager of Data and Operations to execute on Orrick's top strategic recruiting priorities and providing a high-touch, white glove experience to internal and external stakeholders. You will seamlessly organize and track candidate data, gather and assemble candidate materials, maintain and distribute pipeline and candidate reports, and engage in additional tasks and special projects, as requested. Heavy and innovative use of iCIMS, our applicant tracking system, and other firm software is anticipated.

It is expected that you will understand the following: Orrick's innovative vision and the Growth & Integration Team's role in realizing that vision; the firm's strategy; Orrick's key sectors and practice groups; how to best represent Orrick to candidates and search firms; how to be an ambassador for Orrick; and how to identify the credentials that are predictors of successful Orrick partners.


Responsibilities

  • Assist with organization and management of information related to potential candidates
  • Maintain applicant tracking database to ensure information is fulsome, accurate and current
  • Review of candidate target lists for prior history and preparation of resulting report
  • Prepare, maintain and circulate pipeline and other candidate reports
  • Maintain fee agreement library and search firm data
  • Obtain appropriate marketing and collateral material for candidates and search firms
  • Maintain library of current recruiting decks, Orrick partner bios and other recruiting-related material
  • Engage in frequent professional communication with outside recruiters, senior partners and others within Orrick
  • General administrative assistance including preparation and submission of expense reimbursements
  • Utilizing a variety of technology tools including scheduling and emails in Outlook, collaborating and scheduling meetings via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, perform word processing and data analysis in Word and Excel, create presentation is PowerPoint, and efficiently update and track the candidate process using iCIMS applicant tracking system.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • BA/BS or equivalent work experience is required
  • 2-5 years of experience in professional services environment. Prior legal recruiting experience with lateral partner, associate and/or judicial clerkship recruiting is strongly preferred.
  • iCIMS or similar applicant tracking software experience required
  • Possess an enthusiastic approach to client service, and strong organization/time management skills
  • Data focused, analytical and detail-oriented problem-solving skills
  • Strong research and proofreading skills and the ability to provide clear and effective verbal and written communication
  • Familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, PDF creation, and Excel
  • Ability to innovate and operate in an enthusiastic manner with a broad range of professionals. Demonstrated experience working both independently and harmoniously on teams.
  • Adept at following direction and handling concurrent projects and effectively prioritizing tasks in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
  • Flexibility and dedication to work beyond the position's written duties and assist in various areas of the firm's operations are essential.
  • Ability to take direction and multi-task while juggling competing urgent priorities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

  • New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $53,000 - $85,000
  • Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $50,000 - $80,000
  • All Other US Locations $45,000 - $70,000

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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