Legal Recruiting Assistant

Description/Job Summary

The Legal Recruiting Assistant supports the Recruiting Team in all efforts related to law student recruitment, the summer associate program, and lateral hiring. Primary responsibilities include assisting in interview attorney preparation, securing and coordinating attorney interviews during the recruiting season, and planning and execution of summer program social events. The position will require overtime hours during the summer season.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist Hiring Partners, Recruiting Committee partners and other Partners with the preparation, coordination and scheduling of interviews and meetings for lateral positions, law clerks, LL.M and summer associate candidates
• Assist in planning and attend recruiting receptions, offer dinners, Partner cocktail parties and summer social events
• Create in-person and virtual interview schedules for 1L candidates, 2L candidates and lateral candidates
• Prepare interview packets for attorneys participating in on-campus interviews, including background information and supporting materials, and collect feedback from interviewing attorneys
• Greet candidates and escort them to interviews in support of all programs
• Assist with summer program planning initiatives; research ideas for summer social events and restaurant venues
• Plan summer social events, create invitations, prepare invite list, coordinate logistics and work with vendors to ensure all details of events are accurate and shared in a timely manner
• Keep records and maintain accurate files of summer events including, but not limited to, correspondence, invoices, expense receipts, RSVP lists and general feedback
• Assist in planning internal events and trainings including summer orientation, law school lunches, affinity group receptions and practice group specific events; work with Conferences Services to reserve rooms and coordinate details
• Assist in gathering summer associate feedback, evaluations, mid-summer and final reviews from attorneys and preparing review files
• Assist in planning, executing and attending 1L outreach events and programs
• Remain current on citywide social offerings throughout the year
• Maintain inventory of promotional items and marketing materials
• Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs
• Assist in various department projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred; Legal Recruiting or equivalent professional related experience preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain favorable relationships with attorneys and staff in order to develop successful interview schedules and communicate relevant information related to the interview process
• Must have a professional demeanor and possess excellent organizational and administrative abilities
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Familiarity with MS Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a fast paced environment
• Client-focused with a personable and outgoing demeanor

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree required

Details

Salary Information

NY only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $55k to $65k at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.

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