Law Graduate Recruitment & Development Coordinator

Gibson Dunn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Dunn in London is seeking a Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant to support end-to-end international graduate programs across London, Brussels, the Middle East and Hong Kong. Working closely with the Graduate Recruitment team, you will deliver an excellent candidate and trainee experience and help to attract, develop and retain high-calibre future talent.

The role involves coordinating programme scheduling, applications, inductions and onboarding, plus contributing to outreach,

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal and team skills.
• First class prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Proactivity and detail-oriented.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an excellent candidate and trainee experience through effective communication, engagement and relationship-building from initial enquiry through programme completion.
• Support day-to-day organisation and scheduling of graduate programmes across jurisdictions, including Spring/Summer Vacation Schemes, Open Days and Assessment Days.
• Pre-screen applications and coordinate online testing, pre-selection and interview processes.
• Maintain and update application tracking systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
• Deliver candidate feedback and record outcomes in relevant systems.
• Coordinate inductions and onboarding activity for vacation scheme participants, trainees, interns and secondees.
• Liaise with HR, the Business Office, Office Administrators and other stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding and programme experience.
• Support organisation and delivery of assessment centres, interviews, events and training sessions including logistics, materials and attendance.
• Collate and track performance and appraisal data for vacation schemes and trainee programmes.
• Assist with organisation and delivery of training programmes from law school registration through to the training programme.
• Support attraction activities by assisting with advertising and marketing materials, merchandise and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with target universities and support profile-raising activities.
• Take ownership of organising, delivering and attending outreach and university events as required.
• Coordinate recruitment and development activity for local diversity pipeline programmes.
• Prepare and manage invoicing and programme or candidate expenses.
• Provide broader administrative support to the graduate recruitment and development team.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Gibson Dunn in London is seeking a Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant to support end-to-end international graduate programs across London, Brussels, the Middle East and Hong Kong. Working closely with the Graduate Recruitment team, you will deliver an excellent candidate and trainee experience and help to attract, develop and retain high-calibre future talent.

The role involves coordinating programme scheduling, applications, inductions and onboarding, plus contributing to outreach,