The Lateral Partner Recruitment Assistant reports to the Director, Lateral Partner Recruitment. Key responsibilities include supporting the lateral partner recruitment function on a firm-wide basis. In addition, this individual will assist the department in carrying out other various lateral partner-related programs and functions, and other responsibilities as assigned.
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Responsibilities:- Draft/prepare and manage interview schedules, calendar invites, meeting details in conjunction with Lateral Partner Recruiting Coordinator.
- Solicit and track interview comments from attorneys; circulate to Director for review.
- Manage lateral partner candidate files.
- Enter and track candidate submissions in HighQ and cross-reference with LawCruit.
- Coordinate with reception, meeting support, office administrators for in office interviews.
- Data entry and data management.
- Manage filing system.
- Assist with market and candidate research using various applications.
- Enter and track expenses.
- Provide daily and week-end roundups to the team.
- Exercise good judgment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with all levels of staff and management.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree preferred and a minimum of 2 years' professional and relevant work experience.
- Law firm experience preferred.
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