Gibson Dunn
Legal
LateralPartnerRecruitingAssistant
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“Lateral Partner Recruiting Assistant at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Lateral partner recruitment, Recruiting support, Administrative support. Provide administrative support. Maintain applicant tracking process”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree, 1-2 years of experience in professional services, High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, High level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, High level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Ability to handle confidential information
What You'll Do.
Provide administrative support
Maintain applicant tracking process
Prepare interview schedules
Send calendar invites
Prepare meeting details
Prepare information packets
Solicit interview comments
Track interview comments
Reserve conference rooms
Arrange for refreshments
Make external lunch reservations
Make external dinner reservations
Liaise with Reception
Maintain candidate files
Maintain search firm agreement files
Assist in preparing meeting materials
Assist in preparing PowerPoint presentations
Assist with market research
Communicate with candidates
Communicate with recruiters
Communicate with internal stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interface with all levels of staff; Interface with management
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Full Job Description
Summary: Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in London, the Lateral Partner Recruiting Assistant will provide firm-wide support for the lateral partner recruitment process, as well as assist with various programs and functions related to lateral partner hiring. This role reports to the Chief of Lateral Partner Recruitment & Integration and International Recruiting Director. Responsibilities include: Providing administrative support to the lateral partner team. Maintaining the applicant tracking process, including data entry and data management. Preparing interview schedules: sending calendar invites, preparing meeting details, and making information packets. Soliciting and tracking interview comments. Reserving conference rooms and arranging for refreshments, making external lunch or dinner reservations for meetings and liaising with Reception. Maintaining candidate files. Maintaining search firm agreement files. Assisting in preparing meeting materials and PowerPoint presentations. Assisting with market research. Communicating as needed with candidates, recruiters, and internal stakeholders. Performing other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications: Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with all levels of staff and management. Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and priorities. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information. Experience: University degree. 1-2 years of experience in professional services. Demonstrated high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified
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