Partner Recruiting Assistant in London

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About The Role

The Partner Recruiting Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Partner Recruiting & Integration department . This role will be responsible for providing administrative assistance in support of lateral partner and counsel hiring activity, as directed by their supervisor and other department leadership. This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Preparing initial drafts of correspondence for lateral partner and counsel candidates
• Booking conference rooms and organising video links for interviews
• Liaising with candidates directly and/or with headhunters, along with partners and colleagues in and outside of the department
• Maintaining candidate databases and trackers, keeping data up to date and accurate while also spotting and correcting any errors
• Researching new technology and leveraging all available technology solutions to increase efficiency
• Producing and maintaining agency terms and logging candidate introductions
• Scheduling meetings and interviews, processing candidate reimbursements, and coordinating travel arrangements
  
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills
• Display excellent attention to detail and exceptional judgement
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and handle confidential and sensitive information
  
  
  

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, preferably
• Administrative or professional office experience
  
  
  

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!
  
  
  

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #EntryLevel

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English