Legal Recruiting Assistant - Temporary

Responsibilities

• Supports with the full lifecycle of candidates' applications, including processing applications, correspondence, and other logistics for direct applications, law school interview programs, as well as experienced attorney candidates.
• Maintains calendars of law school interview programs, including recruiting events, program dates and deadlines, as well as law school exam dates.
• Oversees interview logistics for assigned schools, which includes:
• Interview packets;
• Initial applicant selections;
• Call back meetings;
• and Post interview applicant correspondence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 0-3 year(s) of related professional work experience;
• Ability to work and interact effectively with attorneys and administrative staff at all levels, and to develop a strong knowledge of the Firm, its culture, practices and policies;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across departments;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with superior judgment;
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines;
• Capable of solving problems and proactively meeting deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and other legal personnel software (including PeopleSoft) and recruiting applications; ability to conduct online research and synthesize information;
• Availability to work additional hours, as needed, including during peak recruiting periods.

Pay

The estimated hourly pay range for this position is $30 to $35 plus overtime. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered.

Schedule

This position is located in our New York office, and the hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in office.