Lateral Recruiting Assistant - New York
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is an elite international law firm looking for an entry-level Lateral Recruiting Assistant in their New York office. The role involves supporting the Chief of Planning and Culture officer with partner and counsel recruitment and onboarding processes, alongside various administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist with lateral partner and counsel recruitment processes, including data entry and assisting with scheduling meetings
- Assist with organizing onboarding processes for new joiners, including scheduling orientation meetings
- Coordinating with various internal departments at the firm
- Executing long-term integration efforts for each hire
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong administrative, analytical, and researching skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, organizational skills, and a strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage various projects with limited supervision and work well under pressure
- Ability to communicate with individuals of all levels within the firm and clients in a courteous and professional manner
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Ability to maintain confidential information at all times
- Ability to work overtime as needed to meet business needs
- Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
- Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
- Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
- Ability to carry light to moderate objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance
- Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15 lbs. on occasion
- One year of working experience preferred
Benefits
- Willkie offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees.
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