Entry-Level Recruitment Assistant

Vinson & Elkins LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Entry-Level Recruitment Assistant to provide administrative support in recruiting entry-level attorneys and summer associates. This role involves coordinating recruitment efforts, organizing events, and assisting with onboarding processes. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have strong communication and organizational skills, with a passion for building relationships in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in recruiting.
• Ability to handle sensitive documents and maintain confidentiality.
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment strategies and coordinate hiring efforts for summer associates.
• Organize recruitment events and onboarding processes.
• Prepare reports and manage engagement efforts at assigned schools.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ViDesktop

Flo Recruit

Suited

Oracle

Job description

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Job Description - Entry-Level Recruitment Assistant (1753)

Job Description

Entry-Level Recruitment Assistant - ( 1753 )

Description

Position Overview

The Entry-Level Recruitment Assistant provides administrative support to Directors, Managers, and Coordinators in all areas of recruitment of entry-level attorneys and summer associates. In addition, the Entry-Level Recruitment Assistant supports special projects, including lateral recruitment, legal personnel, communications, special events, and intranet/extranet maintenance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Entry-Level Recruitment

• Support firm's strategies and coordinate efforts for attracting and hiring summer associates through the resume review process, student outreach efforts, on-campus, virtual, and in-person interviews, candidate evaluation, and offer decision process.
• Coordinate development and advancement opportunities for summer associates through effective integration, training, mentoring, career. development, experiential learning, and other development initiatives.
• Organize and execute recruitment and summer associate events and activities for the local office.
• Assist with the onboarding process for new hires, as needed.

General Recruitment

• Prepare and maintain reports, as necessary, to carry out the recruitment functions of the Entry-Level Recruitment Team.
• Assist with lateral recruitment efforts on an as-needed basis.
• Manage engagement efforts at assigned schools, fostering relationships with key school contacts and student organizations.
• Register for interview programs, job fairs, and events for assigned schools.
• Suggest new and innovative ways to strengthen ties with key schools and student groups.
• Manage law school donation requests and on-campus recruiting event expenses for assigned schools.
• Partner with Events Department on large-scale recruiting events that require logistics support.
• Coordinate strategy and execution of outreach events for select law schools.
• Work with recent summer associates/law school grads to get insight into candidate needs/expectations.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel and ability to work late hours.
• Job is subject to time pressures and constraints.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.

Experience:

• Customarily has 0-2 years of relevant experience. Previous law firm experience in recruiting or other professional services firm is preferred.

Special Knowledge:

• Knowledge of local city restaurants and event spaces preferred, but not required.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of firm computer software; aptitude to learn and become proficient quickly in a variety of software/systems. Experience with recruiting and human resources information systems such as ViDesktop, Flo Recruit, Suited, and Oracle is preferred, but not required.

Attributes:

• Motivated, self-starter, eager to take initiative; exceptional communication and organizational skills; ability to work with a team of highly-skilled professionals in situations that require diplomacy and confidentiality; detail-oriented; technical and statistical reporting skills; relationship building skills; people and project management skills; ability to maintain a good rapport with various personnel at all levels.

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents/information and see projects through to completion efficiently.