Global Strategy Assistant

Kobre & Kim consistently seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs.

Position Details:

Kobre & Kim relies heavily on its referral network to sustain an active pipeline of matters. We are the only law firm in the world that proactively manages, in a centralized and coordinated fashion, incoming and outgoing referrals of work through a dedicated Relationship Management team. The ideal candidate is someone who will have a deep interest in the nuances and dynamics of business relationships, a passion for putting their critical thinking abilities to the test through conducting in-depth market research and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Location: New York

Primary Responsibilities:  

The Kobre & Kim Relationship Management Assistant will:

• Identify outgoing referral recipients that best meet the requester’s needs, including by soliciting feedback from relevant internal stakeholders;

• Prioritize outgoing referral recipients based on their value to the firm; and

• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders involved in referrals.

• Conduct Research:

  • Determine specifications of referral requester needs.

  • Research potential candidates and determine their ability to meet these specifications.

  • Identify short list of candidates that fulfill these requirements.

• Manage stakeholder needs

  • Prioritize short list based on your analytical review as to their relative value to the firm.

  • Provide well-crafted rationale as to support your selection and recommendation.

  • Recommend how best to execute your recommendation including who should make the call to referrer and what should they say.

• Focus on Continuous Improvement

  • Track recommendations versus partner decisions

  • When discrepancies exist, memorialize them. Capture feedback and apply learnings in future outgoing referrals.

  • Monitor execution of outgoing referrals

  • Track in-market outcomes - was recommended candidate contacted, pursued and hired, etc.

  • Manage the updating of new contact information in the firm’s business intelligence system, OnePlace (Salesforce platform)

• Assist with ad-hoc Strategy and Business Development Projects

  • Occasional New Business Itake support

  • Prepare meeting materials and briefings before external meetings for lawyers and business professionals

  • Support Channel Opportunity, MarComms, Conversion, Products and Regional teams on project design and execution.

Requirements:

• Recent college graduate from a top university or college

• 1-2 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience at a law firm preferred, but not required

• Strong business acumen, project management, and analytical skills

• Extraordinary attention to detail and demonstrates an intellectual curiosity

• Superior presentation, writing, and interpersonal skills; the ability to interact credibly, diplomatically, and effectively with all levels within the firm, tailoring communications for different groups and stakeholders

• A consultative, collaborative, and highly client-service oriented approach

• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

At the time of posting, the salary range for this role is $56,000 (minimum) – $75,000 (maximum) per annum, depending on experience.

The successful candidate’s actual salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, training, skills, and market data.

Company Description:

Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct.  Recognized as the premier firm for cross-border disputes, the firm has a particular focus on financial products and services litigation, insolvency d