Job Description
- Hybrid Role - Based in New York
- Elite Global Law Firm
About Our Client A highly reputable corporate law firm based in mid town Manhattan with a global presence.
Job Description - Assist in preparation, coordination and scheduling of on-campus and in-house interviews for lateral associates, judicial law clerks, and summer candidates.
- Assist with legal recruiting activities, including organization and updates of recruiting materials for on-campus interviews, in-office interviews, career fairs and presentations; travel arrangements for out-of-town candidates; recruitment database input; updates and follow-up with attorneys.
- Compile materials for on-campus interviews and hospitality suites; assist in the planning of receptions and events.
- Assist to arrival; assisting with housing as needed.
- Assist in planning and facilitating summer evrecruitment staff with planning Summer Associate Program, including creation of summer rotation schedule; communication with recruits priorents, summer calendar, logistics, invitations, marketing initiatives, attorney handbook, summer associate binders and summer gifts.
- Provide administrative support to Departments during the summer program (monitor assignment/evaluation process; organize luncheons; social activities and departmental coordinator meetings, name tags).
- Provide administrative assistance, including expense reimbursements; law firm split expense billing statements and follow-up to the Legal Recruiting team.
- Attend training classes and complete annual training requirements for skills enhancement.
- Maintain inventory of recruitment marketing materials, promotional items and department storage records.
- Recruitment database entry; monitoring of evaluations; filing/duplicating and various clerical tasks; maintain organized project and files; greet and escort applicants; answer phones, take messages and respond to inquiries.
- Develop and maintain excellent customer service relationships with candidates, vendors and attorneys, managers and support staff.
- Any additional responsibilities as required by management.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant - 1+ years' experience in legal or campus recruitment for a professional services or Big Law firm.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and within budget.
- Self-starter; ability to remain self-directed and self-motivated with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed (significant overtime during summer/fall).
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellent PC skills.
- Make appropriate and timely decisions within area of responsibility.
- Speak and write clearly and accurately; actively listens and responds to the needs of others.
- Without direction, anticipates needs and seeks alternatives to situations.
What's on Offer - Highly desirable hourly rate with overtime
- Medical, dental and vision benefits available from day 1
- Monday through Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
- 5 day in office position
- Meals provided on site for longer evenings
- Fantastic company culture
- A great opportunity to gain experience in big law
Contact
Leigh Sullivan
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6667047 Michael Page
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Summer work, Local area, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,