Recruiting Assistant

About the Role

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Recruiting Assistant will provide administrative support to the New York Recruiting team. This position offers potential for growth for those interested in developing a career in legal recruiting. The Recruiting Assistant will report to the Senior Manager, Recruiting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of law student recruiting, including interview logistics, scheduling, candidate vetting, greeting candidates, and administrative tasks, such as offer letter creation.
• Assist with all aspects of the Summer Associate Program, including event planning, budget and calendar maintenance, tracking participation, and attending events.
• Assist with all aspects of clerk recruiting as well as planning and executing the clerks reception.
• Assist with planning on-campus events and in-office receptions.
• Provide on-the-ground logistical support for attorney- and candidate-facing recruiting events and programs.
• Coordinate logistics for recruiting-related meetings, trainings, and firm presentations.
• Navigate recruiting software systems to assist with scheduling interviews, soliciting interviewer feedback, and maintaining department information.
• Maintain recruiting files, records, and other department information.
• Track and process recruiting expenses using an accounting software system.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner and serve as a resource for recruiting-related inquiries.
• Interface and collaborate with key personnel in Human Resources, Accounting, Diversity & Inclusion, Professional Development, and the firmwide Legal Recruiting Department.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ViRecruit, ChromeRiver, and iManage is a plus.

Qualifications

• Exhibit professionalism and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and be a team player.
• Ability to take initiative and take direction from others.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual compensation range: $60-68k.
• Benefits include: health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; and discretionary, performance-based bonuses.