Partner Recruiting Assistant

Summary
The position will support the Director of Partner Recruiting, the Partner Recruiting Manager and Partner Recruiting Coordinator with the firm-wide recruitment of partner candidates in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and help facilitate the recruiting and interviewing process for partner candidates from start to finish.
• Responsible for all data entry into recruiting databases.
• Assist the Partner Recruiting Manager and Partner Recruiting Coordinator facilitate partner candidate interviews with firm management and firm partners in the relevant practice groups of each office.
• Responsible for partner candidate interview logistics including but not limited to sending confirmation emails, calendaring meetings, setting up video links and/or making conference room reservations, preparation of materials and information packets to be provided to candidates prior to interviews.
• Coordinate travel and other arrangements for partner candidates as requested.
• Solicit and compile feedback from partner candidate interviews.
• Draft search firm placement fee agreements. Maintain database of such fee agreements and complete record of terms and conditions agreed to with Partner Recruiting agencies.
• Process expense reimbursements.
• Support the Director of Partner Recruiting, the Partner Recruiting Manager and Partner Recruiting Coordinator with special projects and the implementation of process improvements.
• Ability to work overtime during busy periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:

• Associate's Degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in legal law firm recruiting or other professional services organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with recruiting databases.

Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer