Legal Recruiting Assistant

The Legal Recruiting Assistant provides administrative and coordination support for the firm's attorney and law student recruiting efforts. The role involves scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, preparing recruiting materials, maintaining applicant information, supporting on-campus and recruiting events, and assisting attorneys and recruiting managers with day-to-day needs. Client Details A highly reputable and well renowned global law firm. Description Assist with the preparation, coordination and scheduling of in-office callback interviews, playing an important role in ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience Contact applicants to schedule interviews, prepare and upload application materials to the viRecruit applicant tracking system, and maintain accurate candidate information Maintain event RSVP lists, create resume packets, and provide support for recruiting events, including opportunities to interact with attorneys, candidates and law students Prepare materials for on-campus interviews; create and organize attorney interview PDFs and other recruiting materials Help respond to student email and phone inquiries in a timely, professional and welcoming manner Assist with the coordination of recruiting initiatives and special projects throughout the year Work closely with the Chief and Managers to help ensure recruiting activities and deadlines are met efficiently and accurately Identify opportunities to improve processes, organization and efficiency within the recruiting function Perform additional data entry and special projects as assigned by the Chief and Managers Profile Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Must have a professional demeanor and possess excellent organizational, administrative and time-management abilities Must be able to work collaboratively with lawyers and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork, initiative and a positive attitude Flexibility in daily schedule to accommodate unexpected situations; must be able to work overtime when necessary, particularly during peak recruiting periods Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism Ability to interact comfortably and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as students, candidates and external contacts Strong follow-through and a proactive approach to completing assignments and anticipating needs Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree 1-2 years of relevant work experience a plus, but not required Experience with any of the following is a plus: data entry, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Webex or applicant tracking systems Job Offer Highly desirable rate of pay True temp to hire opportunity Medical, dental and vision benefits provided from day 1 An array of additional benefits once the role goes perm Monday through Friday 9:30AM - 5:30PM Schedule 4 days in office Fridays work from home Overtime eligible position Non-exempt Fantastic opportunity for growth in the legal recruiting field 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.