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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• 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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