Talent Acquisition Assistant, Partners & Counsel

MWE•Washington, DC

3d•$55,000 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Assistant, Partners & Counsel provides administrative support to the lateral global partner and U.S. counsel recruiting process. This position leads the data entry process within applicant tracking systems and assists with preparing interview logistics. The Talent Acquisition Assistant, Partners & Counsel works under direct supervision and relies on instructions and pre-existing guidelines to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to learn new skills and concepts quickly

Responsibilities

Update and maintain candidate records within various applicant tracking systems, including inputting interview schedules, sending evaluation request forms and pulling applicant data reports
Process departmental expense reports, check requests and travel reimbursements
Support the creation and coordination of various onboarding and integration tasks for new Partner hires
Assist the Talent Acquisition Coordinators, Partners & Counsel with various tasks, including search firm tracking and coordination, internal communications and ensuring exceptional candidate experience
Schedule and coordinate internal team meetings, interviews and event logistics, including booking conference rooms, ordering food and beverages, and sending out event meeting requests
Compile and distribute candidate materials to interviewers using approved templates and guidelines
Monitor shared recruiting inbox and respond to routine inquiries, escalating complex issues to the Talent Acquisition Manager as appropriate
Track interviewer feedback and follow up to ensure timely submission of evaluations
Assist with compiling recruiting metrics and status updates by pulling data from applicant tracking systems and other internal tools
Provide general administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team and assist with special projects as assigned
Maintain organized electronic recruiting files and documentation in compliance with firm record retention standards
Support internal communications related to recruiting efforts using pre-approved templates and guidelines