Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant

The role

The Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant supports international graduate recruitment and development programmes. This role involves recruitment and development activities across London, Brussels, the Middle East and Hong Kong.

What you will do

• Ensure candidate and trainee experience through communication and engagement.
• Support organisation and scheduling of graduate programmes including vacation schemes, open days and assessment days.
• Pre-screen applications and coordinate testing and interview processes.
• Maintain and update application tracking systems.
• Deliver candidate feedback and record outcomes.
• Coordinate inductions and onboarding for vacation scheme participants, trainees, interns and secondees.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Support organisation and delivery of assessment centres, interviews, events and training sessions.
• Collate and track performance and appraisal data.
• Assist with training programmes, attraction activity, university relationships and outreach events.

Required qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• First class prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Proactivity and detail-oriented.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or higher qualification.
• Interest in the legal sector and building a career in early careers recruitment and development.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in recruitment, HR, or a professional services environment

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.