Talent Assistant

Milbank LLP • New York, NY

13d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant to join our Attorney Talent team in the New York office. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be in the office three days a week. This role is responsible for assisting with key attorney talent and HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, data entry, and employee record maintenance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements

• 1+ years of administrative experience, ideally in an HR or legal environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills); experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Be a proactive, self-starter and have strong client service orientation.
• Be a team-player, able to take direction and be a quick-learner.
• Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to apply good judgment.
• Must be flexible for overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate details related to onboarding of lateral associates, including the collection of paperwork and preparation of orientation schedules and materials.
• Maintain personnel records in Workday by uploading relevant documents and processing changes.
• Respond to requests for employment verifications and prepare verification letters.
• Assist with administrative tasks and scheduling related to the Transactional Rotation Program.
• Work with the team on new associate orientation planning and preparation and maintain First Year Associate spreadsheet .
• Process and track a high volume of invoices and expenses in Emburse Chrome River.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Attorney Talent Department such as responding to attorney inquiries.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level