Legal Talent Acquisition Assistant

DLA Piper; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,644 - 56,054; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Legal Talent Acquisition Assistant who will provide clerical and administrative support to the talent acquisition team. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on coordinating national interviews and maintaining applicant data.

Located in Washington, DC, the position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for both in-office and remote work. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and have up to one year of administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Up to one year of experience in an administrative support role.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update job postings.
• Coordinate student interviews nationally including resume review and scheduling.
• Maintain and track applicant information.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Legal Talent Acquisition Assistant, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, will work closely with the talent acquisition team to provide the needed clerical and administrative support on recruitment activities.

Location

This position can sit in our Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, or Washington, DC office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update job postings.
• Coordinate student interviews nationally including resume review, scheduling, travel arrangements, and related logistics.
• Maintain and track applicant information.
• Facilitate and oversee due diligence process.
• Assist with executing on campus events.
• Support the national summer program including drafting communications, orientation, and compiling evaluations.
• Provide administrative support including expense reports and data entry.

Desired Skills

Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff on a regular basis. Strong organizational and time management skills necessary to coordinate various programs and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. Meticulous attention to detail.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum Years of Experience

• Up to one year of experience working in an administrative support role.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including the on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in‑office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at‑will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $26.60 - $40.69 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.