Recruiting Assistant

The role

The Recruiting Assistant will provide administrative support to the New York Recruiting team. This role involves assisting with law student recruiting, the Summer Associate Program, and clerk recruiting.

What you will do

• Assisting with law student recruiting including interview logistics, scheduling, candidate vetting, greeting candidates, and offer letter creation.
• Assisting with the Summer Associate Program including event planning, budget and calendar maintenance, tracking participation, and attending events.
• Assisting with clerk recruiting and planning and executing the clerks reception.
• Assisting with planning on-campus events and in-office receptions.
• Providing on-the-ground logistical support for recruiting events and programs.
• Coordinating logistics for recruiting-related meetings, trainings, and firm presentations.
• Navigating recruiting software systems to assist with scheduling, feedback, and maintaining information.
• Maintaining recruiting files, records, and other department information.
• Tracking and processing recruiting expenses using an accounting software system.
• Responding to internal and external inquiries and collaborating with Human Resources, Accounting, Diversity, Professional Development, and the Legal Recruiting Department.

Required qualifications

• Exhibit professionalism and maintain a positive attitude.
• Be willing to learn and be a team player.
• Take initiative and be able to take direction from others.
• Have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work overtime and evening events, as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ViRecruit, ChromeRiver, and iManage

Benefits

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the company

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