Alston & Bird
law firm
TalentAcquisitionAssistant
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“Talent Acquisition Assistant at Alston & Bird. Skills: recruiting, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, onboarding support. Oversee end‑to‑end recruiting for professional staff positions. Process candidate background screenings”
What You'll Achieve.
provide TOP ECHELON service
Industry & Context.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1-2 years of recruiting experience required
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree preferred, Experience in legal or professional services environment strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Oversee end‑to‑end recruiting for professional staff positions
Process candidate background screenings
Assists Talent Acquisition Team with interviews
Conducts phone interviews as needed
Updates recruiting tracking metric as needed
Coordinates meetings and spaces as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition team, hiring leaders, and candidates to schedule interviews; Assists Talent Acquisition Team with interviews, new hire paperwork, and onboarding
Communication Scope
clear communication; communicate effectively with varying levels inside and outside the firm
Full Job Description
**THE FIRM** As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion. **JOB DESCRIPTION** Alston & Bird is recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join the firm! At Alston & Bird, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and exceptional customer service - aptly named TOP ECHELON service. Join us and be a part of a team that supports internal and external clients with unparalleled dedication and service! **** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** Under direction of the Director of Human Resources and Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition Assistant performs a variety of duties in support of a dynamic, national team of HR professionals dedicated to the firm’s staff and attorneys. This role has extensive contact inside and outside the firm, therefore this individual should be clear in their communication, able to pivot from various tasks, and ready to provide TOP ECHELON service. The following responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Oversee end‑to‑end recruiting for professional staff positions. * Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition team, hiring leaders, and candidates to schedule interviews. * Identify qualified candidates for open roles through the utilization of various sourcing methods including job boards, networking, and referrals. * Process candidate background screenings, including conducting reference calls. * Assists Talent Acquisition Team with interviews, new hire paperwork, and onboarding. * Conducts phone interviews as needed at the request of the T.A. team. * Updates recruiting tracking metric as needed. * Coordinates meetings and spaces as need
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