Legal Recruiting Assistant

LEGAL RECRUITING ASSISTANT

LEGAL RECRUITING

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration. The firm is seeking a full‑time Legal Recruiting Assistant to join our Legal Recruiting Department. This position reports to the Chief Legal Recruiting Officer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Schedule interviews with lawyers for candidates.
• Organize and execute logistics for candidate and offeree events.
• Assist with implementation of law school 1L events and sponsorships of student organizations.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data through timely entry and ongoing management of recruiting databases and applicant tracking systems.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the firm's summer associate program, including events, programming, orientation, and day-to-day operations.
• Assist with the collection, tracking, and distribution of summer associate evaluations.
• Assist with multiple aspects of the lateral associate hiring process.
• Collaborate with attorneys, professional staff, law schools, candidates, and external vendors to ensure recruiting activities are executed efficiently and professionally.
• Support additional recruiting initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously, including under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook; experience using applicant tracking systems or recruiting databases is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and a customer service-oriented approach, with the ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with attorneys, candidates, and staff at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of administrative, human resources or recruiting experience in a large law firm or professional services organization.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (e.g., viRecruit, FloRecruit).
• Experience organizing interview schedules and coordinating events.
• Law firm experience.

To Apply:

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us where you saw this position posted and send required materials to:

Taria Yarborough

Senior HR Generalist

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Human Resources

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