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Assistant

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on us for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.
Job title
Assistant, Legal Recruiting
Location
New York
Department
Legal Recruiting
Reports to

Chief Legal Recruiting Officer

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (overtime as required)

Position Summary

The Legal Recruiting Assistant will assist the Legal Recruiting Department with all aspects of attorney recruitment and hiring, including law student recruitment and the summer associate program.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Schedule applicants for interviews and track school-specific offers
  • Greet applicants upon arrival, provide office tours and escort applicants to
    interviews
  • Coordinate, track, and attend specific summer associate program and law student recruiting events
  • Liaise with summer associates to address inquiries and other general matters
  • Enter and maintain accurate candidate information in the recruitment database
    (viWave)
  • Additional projects as assigned by the department Chief, Directors, and Manager
Qualifications / Position Requirements
  •  Self-motivated, proactive, positive, team player
  • Punctual, reliable, and flexibility to work long hours as needed
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with
    attorneys and staff
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills, and a meticulous attention to detail including the ability to proofread for typographical, spelling, grammatical, and formatting
    errors
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality
  • Good judgment and professional maturity including the ability to manage
    confidential information with the utmost discretion
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed
  • Experience with viWave/Desktop is a plus
Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Legal recruiting experience is a plus
Compensation

The expected base salary for this position is $60,000 - $63,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.