Lateral Recruiting Assistant

The U.S. Legal Recruiting team at Freshfields US LLP is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Assistant to support the firm's lateral hiring strategy across multiple U.S. offices. This role plays a key part in building strong relationships with stakeholders and contributing to a more connected, practice-focused recruiting model.

Key Responsibilities

• Career Development

• Coordinate and track lateral associate, counsel, and partner candidates across all U.S. offices

• Serve as a point of contact for candidates, ensuring a seamless and professional interview experience (in-person and virtual)

• Maintain recruiting databases, trackers, and candidate records with precision and attention to detail

• Support interview scheduling and logistics, including managing calendars and arranging conference rooms and catering

• Aid in communications to search firms and internal stakeholders, including practice group leaders, under guidance from senior team members

• Monitor and manage the recruiting inbox, ensuring timely and organized responses

Team & Firm Support

• Provide day-to-day support to the U.S. Legal Recruiting team

• Contribute to law student recruiting efforts during peak seasons

• Assist with onboarding and orientation for fall associates and laterals

• Support office tours and candidate experiences across recruiting programs

• Partner collaboratively with colleagues across recruiting, HR, and other business services teams

• Take on special projects and initiatives as the team continues to evolve and enhance its recruiting approach

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Ability to:

  • Work independently and be proactive
  • Work under pressure and exhibit a professional demeanor
  • Preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
  • Be a team player and exercise good judgment

• Strong computer skills and preferably familiarity with Microsoft Office, LawCruit, and Workday

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours as needed to support priorities and deadlines