Hybrid Legal Talent Acquisition Assistant

Kirkland & Ellis LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York seeks a Legal Talent Acquisition Assistant to provide administrative support for the office's recruiting efforts. You will join a dynamic local team that partners with the Firmwide Legal Talent Acquisition team.

The role involves maintaining databases, coordinating interviews, organizing candidate materials, drafting letters, and supporting onboarding and events with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in an office setting or law firm preferred.
• Strong proofreading, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain candidate database and update statuses, track interview details, and enter academic information.
• Assist with candidate outreach and engagement, including campus events and recruiting initiatives.
• Compile and organize candidate pipeline materials for internal review.

Skills

Highly organized

Proofreading

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York seeks a Legal Talent Acquisition Assistant to provide administrative support for the office's recruiting efforts. You will join a dynamic local team that partners with the Firmwide Legal Talent Acquisition team.

The role involves maintaining databases, coordinating interviews, organizing candidate materials, drafting letters, and supporting onboarding and events with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.