Lawyer Recruiting Assistant

Hunton & Williams • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Lawyer Recruiting Assistant in the Dallas office. This position performs administrative work of a highly confidential nature.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills.
• Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
• Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and input (typing) of information into computer.
• Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communication.
• Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Experience in a professional services office or other legal support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with coordinating Firmwide lateral partner recruiting efforts by working with the Associate Director Lateral Recruiting and Partner Resources.
• Arranges and schedules lateral partner candidate interviews and meetings across offices, including maintaining calendars and appointment schedules, booking conference rooms, and preparing meeting materials as needed.
• Assists firmwide with the summer associate program, with direction from the Associate Director Entry Level Recruiting and assists with a variety of tasks.
• Works in the legal recruiting applicant tracking system, LawCruit. Assists with processing and review of online applicants. Updates the status and other items pertaining to applicants.
• Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties, as needed, for the members of the LRD recruiting team, including team managers and supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees