Lateral Assistant, Legal Recruiting

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Lateral Legal Recruiting Assistant to support the hiring process for lateral associates and counsel. This entry-level position involves scheduling interviews, maintaining candidate information, and assisting with recruiting projects. Ideal candidates are self-motivated team players with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, proactive, and positive team player.
• Punctual and reliable with flexibility for long hours.
• Ability to manage confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Schedule applicants for interviews and greet them upon arrival.
• Maintain accurate candidate information in the recruitment database.
• Assist with seasonal recruiting projects and programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Education

Legal recruiting experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

viDesktop

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)

Position Summary:

The Lateral Legal Recruiting Assistant will support the Legal Recruiting Department with all aspects of lateral associate and counsel hiring.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Schedule applicants for interviews
2. Greet applicants upon arrival, provide office tours, and escort applicants to interviews
3. Enter and maintain accurate candidate information in the recruitment database (viDesktop)
4. Assist with additional projects as assigned by the department Chief, Directors, and Manager
5. Attend NALP and NYCRA sponsored programs
6. Provide seasonal assistance during recruiting season and summer programs, and contribute to cross-workstream recruiting projects as requested

Qualifications / Position Requirements:

• Self-motivated, proactive, positive, team player
• Punctual, reliable, with flexibility to work long hours as needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective interaction with attorneys and staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, including proofreading for typographical, spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining high work standards
• Good judgment and professional maturity, with the ability to manage confidential information discreetly
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed
• Experience with viDesktop is a plus

Education and/or Experience:

• Legal recruiting experience is a plus

Compensation:

The base salary ranges from $60,000 to $63,000, based on skills, experience, education, and other factors. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources and Legal
• Industry: Law Practice