Assistant, Legal Recruiting & Associate Life

Simpson Thacher; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Washington, DC, seeks a Legal Recruiting & Associate Life Assistant to help coordinate on-campus and in-office interviews, manage interview logistics, and support summer associate events. The role includes administrative duties for the Legal Talent team and interaction with partners, schools, and vendors.

The position is hybrid in DC and requires 1–2 years in legal recruiting, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of legal recruiting or related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage projects and collaborate in a team.
• Attention to detail and deadline-driven.
• Diplomacy, confidentiality, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-campus and in-office interviewing scheduling.
• Coordinate attorney involvement and interview logistics.
• Plan and execute summer associate events and programs.
• Provide general administrative support to Legal Talent.
• Maintain interview materials and records.
• Liaise with partners, schools, and vendors for recruiting activities.
• Support orientation and ongoing associate life initiatives.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Diplomacy and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary & ObjectivesSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.The Legal Recruiting & Associate Life Assistant is responsible for assisting with all aspects of on-campus and in-office interviewing; coordination of attorney involvement in and scheduling of candidate interviews for both law student and lateral positions; and the successful planning and execution of summer associate events and programs. This role also contributes to the overall function of the Legal Talent department by providing general administrative support with regards to all associate life initiatives, planning and coordination of events, and serving as a point of contact and resource to all DC Associates.Essential Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist Legal Recruiting Manager, Hiring Partners, Staffing Partners, Recruiting Committee members and other attorneys in the preparation, coordination and scheduling of on-campus and in-office interviews for lateral, law clerk, LLM, 3L and summer associate candidatesAssist with school-specific campus outreach, including planning and attending 1L events, tracking of sponsorships and student group activitiesPrepare interview materials for attorneys participating in OCI, schools’ background informational packets and other materials, as requiredAttend and assist with planning of recruiting receptions, Partner events, offer dinners and other recruitment-related activitiesLiaise with Partners, manage vendor relationships, greet visitors and candidates in support of all recruiting-related activitiesPrepare and maintain accurate and updated information and lists for attorneys, School teams and Legal Recruiting teamAssist with summer program planning and execution, including researching ideas for summer events, activities and restaurant venuesPlan summer activities, create invitations, coordinate logistics and work with vendors, to ensure seamless executionKeep records and maintain accurate files related to all aspects of the summer program including but not limited to: information on summer associates’ mentors and interests; correspondence; invoices and expense receipts; RSVP lists and feedback on programProvide administrative support for professional development and training programs by keeping summer associates abreast of all offerings, tracking RSVPs and booking conference servicesAssist in planning internal events and receptions including law school lunches, affinity group receptions and practice group-specific eventsTrack summer associate diaries and weekly assignment updates; assist in gathering feedback on summers such as attorneys’ evaluations and mid-summer and final reviewsUpdate various summer associate lists and distributions including summer associate housing information and campus student group participation, as neededAssist with the planning and execution of fall orientation and new hire orientationsAssist with all aspects related to lateral attorney hiring, relocation and departure, working closely with the Manager of Legal Recruiting and Associate life.Provide ongoing general support and assistance related to associate life projects and initiativesSupport the orientation and integration process for new Associates and the coordination of formal mentoring assignments for all incoming Associates and lateralsRemain current on citywide social offerings throughout the yearMaintain inventory of promotional items and marketing materialsBe flexible, in adjusting hours to meet departmental needsAssist in various department projects as neededPerform other duties as assignedEducationRequiredBachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceSkills and ExperienceRequired1 to 2 years of legal recruiting or equivalent related experienceAbility to effectively present information verbally and in writingProficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPointStrong interpersonal and organizational skills requiredAbility to manage projects and work collaboratively in a team environmentAttention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlinesAbility to use diplomacy, confidentiality and discretion in relaying informationAbility to adapt to diverse work styles, providing consistent and personable serviceSalary InformationDC Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 at the time of posting.The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Privacy NoticeFor information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice .Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.#LI-Hybrid