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Legal Recruiting Assistant
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPLateral Legal Recruiting Assistant at elite global law firm. Supporting lateral associate and counsel hiring processes with various administrative tasks.
Posted 7/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail while managing candidate information and scheduling interviews. Proficient in communication and collaboration, contributing effectively to recruitment projects and programs.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal Recruiting ExperienceProficient In WordProficient In ExcelProficient In PowerPointProficient In Outlook
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Soft Skills
Self-MotivatedProactivePositive Team PlayerExcellent Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Written Communication SkillsExcellent Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsMeticulous Attention To DetailAbility To PrioritizeAbility To Multi-Task
Tools & Technologies
ViDesktop
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Recruitment DatabaseCross-Workstream Recruiting ProjectsNALP ProgramsNYCRA ProgramsRecruiting SeasonSummer Programs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Schedule applicants for interviews
- Greet applicants upon arrival and provide office tours
- Enter and maintain accurate candidate information in the recruitment database (viDesktop)
- Assist with NALP and NYCRA-sponsored programs
- Contribute to cross-workstream recruiting projects
- Seasonal assistance with recruiting season and summer programs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Self-motivated, proactive, positive, team player
- Punctual, reliable, and flexibility to work long hours
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment
- Good judgment and professional maturity
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Bachelor's degree required
- Legal recruiting experience is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package