What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Lawyer Recruiting Assistant position at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP?
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Temporary Lawyer Recruiting Assistant. This position performs administrative work of a highly confidential nature. This is a temporary position.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Keeps updated applicant records in tracking system.
2. Assists with general administrative duties.
3. Works in the legal recruiting applicant tracking system, LawCruit. Assists with processing and review of online applicants. Updates the status and other items pertaining to applicants.
4. Assists LRD members with a variety of meeting and event planning duties, including room reservations, delivery needs, caterer planning and coordination, teleconferencing and equipment set-up, nametags, shipping of materials, and any other necessary meeting and event tasks. Oversees and keeps inventory of all in-stock give-aways for both recruiting events. Orders and compiles any necessary literature or recruiting materials and prepares same for shipping to off-site events.
5. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties, as needed, for the members of the LRD recruiting team, including team managers and supervisors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
Experience in a professional services office or other legal support experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Other Qualifications: Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills. Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality. Must have strong organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and input (typing) of information into computer. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communication. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.
EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability.
