Legal Recruitment Assistant Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Recruitment Coordinator to join our team at Career Legal in London. This 12-month Fixed Term Contract position involves providing vital support to the Lateral and Partner Recruitment teams, working closely with the wider team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Legal Recruitment team in attracting and hiring top talent, including coordinating interviews, scheduling, gathering feedback, and following up on outstanding evaluations. Additionally, they will assist in responding to queries from search firms and updating the Firm's lateral Candidate Management Systems.
A key aspect of this role is maintaining accurate records of recruitment trackers, including the partner candidate portal, and ensuring tasks are completed for successful lawyer onboarding. The Legal Recruitment Coordinator must also ensure compliance with hiring risk management policies and procedures, as well as entering new hire conflicts information into the New Business Intake database and monitoring clearance.
In terms of fee terms, the successful candidate will support the production and tracking of all international lawyer hiring. They will also ensure that hiring practices meet DEI standards, SRA compliance, and firm risk management policies and procedures. Furthermore, they will assist in gathering and reporting data on all lateral recruitment activity and attend regular meetings with local and global recruiting teams.
The ideal candidate will possess a degree-level education and relevant experience in legal recruitment or HR. They must demonstrate confidence, discretion, and excellent communication skills across all levels of the firm. Flexibility with work hours, advanced proficiency in Microsoft, and knowledge of legal recruitment systems are also desirable skills.
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading global law firm and contribute to their success in legal recruitment. If you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.