Recruiting Assistant - Law Firm

Jones Day; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day, a leading global law firm, seeks a Recruiting Assistant in Washington, DC to handle data entry and a range of administrative tasks for attorney hiring. The role supports the summer associate program, law school and lateral recruiting efforts, working closely with partners and recruiting teams.

The position emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and adaptability to shifting priorities, with a competitive salary and benefits package offered to all employees.

Qualifications

• Experience using web-based databases, data reporting and virtual platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel functions).
• Previous experience in a business and/or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide data entry and administrative support for the Firm’s attorney hiring efforts, focusing on the summer associate program, law school and lateral recruiting processes.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative support

Web-based databases

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service.

Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Recruiting Assistant is responsible for providing data entry and administrative support while performing a variety of complex administrative and clerical functions relating to the Firm’s attorney hiring efforts at all levels with a focus on supporting the Firm’s summer associate program, law school and lateral recruiting processes. The Assistant interacts daily with members of the Recruiting Department, the Firm’s partners, and members of other functional teams. The Recruiting Assistant will possess excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and be invested in providing first-rate recruiting experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience using web-based databases, data reporting and virtual platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and excel functions).
• Previous experience in a business and/or professional services environment.

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this Washington, D.C. position is $60,000 to $70,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.