Legal Recruiting Assistant

Reporting to senior recruiting leadership, the Recruiting Assistant plays a key role in coordinating candidate experiences, managing recruiting operations, and supporting strategic hiring initiatives. This position provides valuable insight into recruitment, talent acquisition, and operations while working closely with c-suite / stakeholders, candidates, and business professionals.

Client Details

Join a premier global law firm and launch your career within a high-performing talent team. This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to the full life-cycle of recruiting, supporting the hiring of professionals and summer interns in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Description

• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews across multiple practice areas.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates during the interview process, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience.
• Greet candidates, provide office tours, and escort applicants throughout the interview schedule.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting data within the firm's recruitment systems.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Legal Recruiting team and assist with ongoing hiring initiatives.
• Contribute to recruiting projects, seasonal hiring programs, and cross-functional talent acquisition efforts.
• Attend industry recruiting events and professional development programs as appropriate.
• Assist with special projects and additional recruiting initiatives assigned by recruiting leadership.

Profile

• Strong interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, operations, or professional services environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, including proofreading and maintaining accurate records.
• Professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior recruiting or professional services experience is beneficial but not required.

Job Offer

• A highly desirable hourly rate
• True temp to perm opportunity
• Non-Exempt Position
• Monday through Friday, standard business hours
• Hybrid 4 days in office, Fridays work from home day
• Overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided from day 1
• Highly comprehensive benefits and PTO on the temp to hire
• Strong growth potential in the corporate space
• Highly collaborative team to grow and develop your skills within talent acquisition
  

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