Legal Talent Specialist - Singapore - COOLEY SG LLP

Description

Position summary:

The Legal Talent Specialist is responsible for independently coordinating local legal talent efforts, including a heavy emphasis on attorney recruiting and other related recruits. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

Recruiting:

· Lead the interview processes (including resume review, narrowing down candidate pools, scheduling office interviews and escorting recruits)

· Draft offer memos in support of offer recommendation requests

· Ensure accurate data entry of all search firm, unsolicited and on-campus applicants into the attorney recruiting database

· Update recruiting files and reports

· Monitor recruiting expenses and to ensure the accurate processing ofexpense reimbursements

· Coordinate follow-up for recruits, including correspondence to candidates and search firms

· Coordinate the organization of all applicant files, on-campus interview (OCI) planning files and other seasonal office files; setting up new database and/or record books for each year

· Work with the local Recruiting Committees to make offer decisions and communicate offer statuses during recruitingseasons

· In conjunction with the Regional Legal Talent Manager, plan and participate in recruiting efforts which may include traveling to law schools (and, in some instances, an overnight stay) to represent the firm and to connect with students

Summer program:

· Work closely with Partners, hiring committees and Regional Legal Talent Manager to lead Asia Summer program

· Plan and organize various Summer Program activities (e.g., luncheons, seminars, social activities). including conducting site visits for events and executing vendor contracts

· Prepare and distribute Summer Program letters, questionnaire, conflict check and housing information

· Lead the planning for the local Summer Program orientation and assembling documents that willbe distributed to Summer Associates

· Work with the local office Summer Associate Committee to ensure a successful Summer program

· Coordinate initial office assignments for Summer Associates and confirm other arrangements with various office administrative teams

· Responsible for creating the Summer Program Directory

· Track expenses related to the Summer Program

· Draft offer recommendation packets at the conclusion of the Summer Program

Promotion/marketing:

· Maintain close communication with headhunters and recruiters in other law firms

· Establish and maintain contact with law schools, minority law groups and other professionals involved in recruitment/placement

· Prepare local fall recruiting (OCI) statistics including overall summary stats, individual school results, 2L/3L hiring results

· Assist in the organization of firm-sponsored receptions, including preparation and invitations

New attorney hires:

· Finalize and distribute new associate letters, questionnaire, conflict check, bar information, relocation policy, etc

· Assist in the implementation of programs and events designed to integrate new and lateral attorneys into the Firm

· Work with local and/or CentralHR, to update and distribute local orientation materials.

· Coordinate bar activities for all incoming attorneys, including, but not limited to, taking the exam, requesting reimbursements and other licensing matters

Other Duties:

· In conjunction with the Regional Legal Talent Manager prepare status reports and charts

· Along with the Regional Legal Talent Manager conductinterviewer-training seminars

· Assist Regional Legal Talent Manager in ensuring that all forms and documents are kept current

· Collaborate with other Legal Talent Assistant(s) to ensure accuracy of data and to provide guidance and advice

· All other duties as assigned or required

Skills & experience:

Required:

· After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

· Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required.

· Ability to travel, as required

· 4+direct applicable years prior experience in recruiting

Preferred:

· Bachelor's Degree

· Knowledge of current hiring/staffing/termination trends at other competing law firms

· Prior experience in a law firm environment

· HR software experience

Competencies:

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Good presence

· Ability to work well with others

· Strong knowledge of the firm's various practice areas, offices, and attorney staffing needs

· Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle several tasks at once

· Self-motivated

· Reliable and cooperative manner

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Strong leadership skills

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package. EOE.