Talent Acquisition Assistant

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and the Human Rights Campaign, among others.  

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself! 

• Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive. 

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.  

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Assistant, Law Students provides administrative support to the law school student hiring processes. This includes coordinating recruiting and event logistics for these groups as well. The Talent Acquisition Assistant, Law Students works under direct supervision and relies on instructions and pre-existing guidelines to perform the essential functions of the job.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

- Assist with the full-cycle recruiting process for law student candidates in all U.S. offices, including pulling resumes, scheduling interviews and maintaining the applicant tracking system
- Coordinate the law student recruiting process through on-campus recruiting registration, creating interview schedules, gathering interviewer feedback, facilitating the callback interview process, and communication with candidates
- Manage online application system to include entering candidate applications and pipeline notes, processing applications, uploading documents, and sending status update communications
- Oversee candidate travel, student reimbursements, and expense reconciliation.
- Assist with the planning and administration of the 10-week summer associate program, including attending events
- Assist with organizing and executing on-campus and off-campus law student recruiting events, including preparation, coordination, and event management tasks; may also attend events as needed.
- Schedule departmental meetings and plan event logistics, including booking conference rooms, ordering food and beverages, sending out event meeting requests and preparing meeting materials and documents
- Process departmental expense reports and check requests
- Handle additional department administrative responsibilities and support special projects as needed
- Assist offices with post-season reporting which may include pulling and analyzing metrics, reviewing survey results, preparing interview outcome reports, and updating school summaries
- Understand Firm policies, procedures and client service expectations in order to troubleshoot questions, problems or concerns

Job Specifications:

- Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, flexibility, and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role 
- Ability to provide professional, responsive, and high-quality client service to both internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn new skills and concepts quickly
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as a proactive and reliable team player
- Receptive to feedback and dedicated to ongoing professional development
- Must have flexibility to work overtime as needed, particularly from May-August

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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. 

Target Hiring Range  $59,300 - $70,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.