Assistant – Legal Recruiting

Assistant – Legal Recruiting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of related experience, preferably within a law firm or law school career services environment.
• Strong computer skills/proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, comfort working with databases. Knowledge of/experience with LawCruit database.
• Superb organizational skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously; flexibility and professionalism in dealing with last minute changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; professional and courteous demeanor; ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel and a variety of external entities.
• Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information.
• Attention to detail, initiative to own a project, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain recruiting database (LawCruit) including entry of resume data, on-campus interview information, interview schedules, and reporting for all lateral and summer associate candidates.
• Assist with all aspects of lateral recruiting, including data entry; interview scheduling; candidate file maintenance; expense reimbursement; drafting letters and new hire processes.
• Plan for OCI, including on-campus interview preparation and execution; hiring committee meetings; statistical reporting and metrics, and candidate expenses.
• Support the Summer Program, including ongoing communications; logistical planning; event preparation and execution; training; work assignment tracking and evaluation process and more.
• Assist with all aspects of law school events, including lawyer solicitation and participation, communications and logistics and student profiles.
• Interview scheduling for lateral and summer associate candidates, including preparing and distributing interview schedules; meeting and greeting applicants; and gathering interview evaluations and printing summaries.
• Prepare offer and rejection letters for lateral associate and summer associate candidates.
• Work with other departments to track and maintain necessary onboarding information for all new attorneys and summer associates.
• Process recruiting expenses, open and distribute packages including our marketing materials, maintain department spreadsheets, prepare nametags and other administrative duties as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.