Talent Acquisition Assistant, Partners & Counsel - Hybrid

McDermott; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant to support lateral and U.S. counsel recruiting. You will manage data entry in applicant tracking systems, coordinate interview logistics, and assist with onboarding for new Partner hires.

This role requires strong MS Office skills, stellar written and verbal communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A 3-day-a-week in-office requirement applies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain candidate records in applicant tracking systems.
• Coordinate interview logistics and onboarding tasks for new hires.
• Support search firm tracking, internal communications, and candidate experiences.
• Schedule internal meetings and manage recruitment-related inquiries.
• Compile recruiter metrics from ATS and internal tools.

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Organization

Deadline management

Confidential information handling

Fast-paced environment

Quick learner

In-office requirement

Job description

McDermott is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant to support lateral and U.S. counsel recruiting. You will manage data entry in applicant tracking systems, coordinate interview logistics, and assist with onboarding for new Partner hires.

This role requires strong MS Office skills, stellar written and verbal communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A 3-day-a-week in-office requirement applies.