Legal Recruiting Assistant

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a law firm seeking a Legal Recruiting Assistant to support their Legal Recruiting Team. The role involves assisting with law student recruitment, coordinating interviews, and planning summer associate program events.

Responsibilities

• Assist Hiring Partners, Recruiting Committee partners and other Partners with the preparation, coordination and scheduling of interviews and meetings for lateral positions, law clerks, LL.M and summer associate candidates
• Assist in planning and attend recruiting receptions, offer dinners, Partner cocktail parties and summer social events
• Create in-person and virtual interview schedules for 1L candidates, 2L candidates and lateral candidates
• Prepare interview packets for attorneys participating in on-campus interviews, including background information and supporting materials, and collect feedback from interviewing attorneys
• Greet candidates and escort them to interviews in support of all programs
• Assist with summer program planning initiatives; research ideas for summer social events and restaurant venues
• Plan summer social events, create invitations, prepare invite list, coordinate logistics and work with vendors to ensure all details of events are accurate and shared in a timely manner
• Keep records and maintain accurate files of summer events including, but not limited to, correspondence, invoices, expense receipts, RSVP lists and general feedback
• Assist in planning internal events and trainings including summer orientation, law school lunches, affinity group receptions and practice group specific events; work with Conferences Services to reserve rooms and coordinate details
• Assist in gathering summer associate feedback, evaluations, mid-summer and final reviews from attorneys and preparing review files
• Assist in planning, executing and attending 1L outreach events and programs
• Remain current on citywide social offerings throughout the year
• Maintain inventory of promotional items and marketing materials
• Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs
• Assist in various department projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred; legal recruiting or equivalent professional related experience preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain favorable relationships with attorneys and staff in order to develop successful interview schedules and communicate relevant information related to the interview process
• Must have a professional demeanor and possess excellent organizational and administrative abilities
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Familiarity with MS Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a fast paced environment
• Client-focused with a personable and outgoing demeanor
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge preferred

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