Lateral Recruiting Coordinator - Chattanooga, TN

Husch Blackwell LLP is a prominent full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple offices spanning across the United States. The firm serves a diverse clientele that includes both domestic and international businesses, providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to meet complex regulatory and commercial needs. With a focus on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, Husch Blackwell is committed to building teams that reflect varied backgrounds and experiences, believing that such diversity drives better outcomes for clients and the firm as a whole. The firm emphasizes a culture of teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation, creating an environment where professionals are valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow in long-term careers. Husch Blackwell takes pride in its engaged and inclusive team atmosphere that upholds accountability and purpose, striving to make a positive impact in the communities it serves. The role of Lateral Recruiting Coordinator at Husch Blackwell LLP is designed to support the firm's legal recruiting team by coordinating recruiting and hiring processes for lateral candidates and entry-level associates. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in any of the firm's multiple office locations, blending flexibility with the opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic recruiting group. The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator works closely with senior recruiting leadership, including the Managing Director of Growth, Director of Legal Recruiting, and Lateral Recruiting Manager to execute recruitment strategies efficiently. Responsibilities range from initiating lateral search efforts and managing job postings to tracking candidate progress and maintaining detailed records in applicant tracking systems. The position also involves processing fee agreements and invoices related to search firms, coordinating candidate interviews and travel logistics, drafting offer letters, conducting background checks, and assisting with diversity and retention initiatives. Additional duties include supporting special projects, assisting with legal employer surveys, managing reimbursements and budget reports, and planning recruiting events. This multifaceted role demands high organizational skills, confidentiality, and an understanding of the entire recruiting process within a legal or professional services context. The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator will be instrumental in ensuring seamless matchmaking between top-tier legal talent and Husch Blackwell’s practice needs, contributing directly to the firm’s growth and continued excellence in legal service delivery. Compensation for this position depends on location and experience, with ranges from $39,000 to $83,000 annually across various states. Employees are eligible for performance bonuses and competitive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs. Husch Blackwell LLP values a professional environment where dedication to diversity and inclusion intersects with client service and innovative legal solutions, positioning the Lateral Recruiting Coordinator as a key contributor to this vision.

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2-year degree preferred
• 3-5 years experience preferably in legal or professional services administration
• Experience with process recordkeeping, databases, and scanned documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Typing speed of at least 40 WPM
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about firm and recruiting matters
• Ability to understand overall recruiting and development process
• Knowledge of office methods, filing, spelling, grammar, and recruiting policies