Legal Talent Acquisition Assistant

DLA Piper is a bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive firm where our people are the backbone, heart, and soul. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

About the role

The Legal Talent Acquisition Assistant will collaborate with and support the firm’s strategic initiatives, working closely with the talent acquisition team to provide clerical and administrative support for recruitment activities.

Location

This hybrid position is available in our Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, or Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update job postings.
• Coordinate student interviews nationally, including resume review, scheduling, travel arrangements, and related logistics.
• Maintain and track applicant information.
• Facilitate and oversee the due diligence process.
• Assist with executing on-campus events.
• Support the national summer program, including drafting communications, orientation, and compiling evaluations.
• Provide administrative support, including expense reports and data entry.

Skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate programs and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Up to one year of experience in an administrative support role.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands.
• Perform all other assigned duties, tasks, or projects.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Involves sitting most of the time, with occasional walking and standing.

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is $26.60 - $40.69 per hour, depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions are paid on an hourly basis with overtime in accordance with applicable laws. Compensation will also depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.