Partner Recruiting Assistant

Artair Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a Partner Recruiting Assistant to provide vital administrative support for partner hiring activities. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to handle confidential information professionally. Successful candidates will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan, and more. This role may offer a hybrid working schedule.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.
• Display excellent attention to detail and exceptional judgement.
• Possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance for partner hiring activity.
• Book conference rooms and organise video links for interviews.
• Liaise with candidates, headhunters, and colleagues.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably)

Job description

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Company Description
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.

Job Description

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 and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Other Key Responsibilities

• 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 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

Required Profile

• 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
• Maintain professionalism at all times and handle confidential and sensitive information

Additional Qualifications

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

What We Offer

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but also 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.