Recruitment Assistant

Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Department: HR/Legal Hiring
Location: London
The Role

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide support to the Hiring Team in all aspects of Attorney Recruitment and Graduate Recruitment functions.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist in preparing search and offer approvals
  • Oversee administration of application tracking systems
  • Coordinate interviews and follow up on interview feedback
  • Coordinate onboarding, pre-employment checks, conflicts, referencing, background checks and work authorizations.
  • Create HR files for new joiners
  • Arranging and attending events in the office or externally as required
  • Assist in the production of confidential documents
  • Assist in maintaining relationships with external agencies
  • Assist with administrative tasks and ad-hoc projects as required
Person Specification

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER JOB-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

  • Knowledge or ability to learn relevant programmes (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrates a proactive and flexible approach
  • Ability to be organized, handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work well in a demanding, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
  • Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs, including evenings when required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduate degree
  • 1 year Recruitment experience in a law firm or other professional services environment