Lateral Recruiting Assistant - New York

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is an elite international law firm seeking 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, while fostering a collaborative and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lateral partner and counsel recruitment processes, including
• Data entry
• 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
• One year of working experience preferred
• 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
• One year of working experience preferred

Benefits

• Willkie offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees.

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