McDermott Will & Emery

Talent Acquisition Assistant, Partners & Counsel

McDermott Will & Emery

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington, DC • District of Columbia • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per year

About the role

  • Provides administrative support to the lateral global partner and U.S. counsel recruiting process.
  • Update and maintain candidate records within various applicant tracking systems.
  • Process departmental expense reports, check requests, and travel reimbursements.
  • Support the creation and coordination of onboarding and integration tasks for new Partner hires.
  • Assist Talent Acquisition Coordinators with various tasks.
  • Schedule and coordinate internal team meetings and logistics.
  • Compile and distribute candidate materials to interviewers.
  • Monitor shared recruiting inbox and respond to inquiries.
  • Track interviewer feedback and follow up on evaluations.
  • Assist with compiling recruiting metrics and status updates.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
  • Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to learn new skills and concepts quickly.
Benefits
  • Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life.
  • Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
applicant tracking systemsrecruiting metricsexpense reportscheck requeststravel reimbursements
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailability to prioritizeconfidentialityability to work under deadlinesability to work in fast-paced environmentability to learn quickly
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree