Legal HR Assistant - Onboarding & Talent Ops (Hybrid NYC)

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Overtime

Full Benefits

Bonus Eligible

401K

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly organized and motivated Legal HR Assistant to join its team in New York. This full-time role supports high-level talent operations and requires at least 1 year of administrative experience, ideally in a law firm environment. Key responsibilities include managing onboarding, coordinating logistics for orientations, and overseeing HRIS entries. The position offers exposure to senior leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of administrative experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong interest in Human Resources or Talent Development.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding for lateral partners and counsel.
• Coordinate logistics for senior lawyer orientation sessions.
• Support senior attorney performance evaluations.
• Oversee HRIS entries for hires and terminations.
• Provide administrative support to the Contribution Committee.
• Maintain organized records to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on talent-related initiatives.

Skills

Administrative experience

Interest in Human Resources

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Workday (HRIS)

Job description

A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly organized and motivated Legal HR Assistant to join its team in New York. This full-time role supports high-level talent operations and requires at least 1 year of administrative experience, ideally in a law firm environment. Key responsibilities include managing onboarding, coordinating logistics for orientations, and overseeing HRIS entries. The position offers exposure to senior leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.