What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiting Intern position at Sterne Kessler?
Who are we?
Named for several years as a "great place" to work by The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is proud to be one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. We recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual at Sterne Kessler that makes this possible. Accordingly, we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. Our office offers a welcoming space in the middle of downtime DC in a vibrant neighborhood full of shops and restaurants.
What do we need?
We are looking for a full-time Recruiting Intern for the summer to support our Legal Recruiting team with hiring attorneys, summer associates, technical specialists, and patent agents. This is an ideal role for someone who is looking to learn about the internal operations of a law firm and can successfully juggle multiple administrative duties and projects. The right candidate can independently manage their own workload and can drive success in outreach initiatives, planning and organizing logistics for recruiting events, and coordinating interview schedules. This role requires in-office presence 5 days a week through the summer.
How will you make a difference?
- Helping with Summer Associate Program events such as Trivia and other social events.
- Coordinating interview schedules and travel for candidates.
- Supporting outreach efforts for recruiting initiatives from law schools and graduate schools all over the U.S.
- Working directly with our Legal Recruiting team to tackle both long-term projects and more immediate needs
- Registering our firm for industry and law school recruiting events.
- Calling references and starting background checks for new hires.
- Tracking and adhering to multiple deadlines.
What will you bring to the role?
- A can-do attitude. You take on projects enthusiastically and always drive results for yourself and your team.
- Strong administrative and Office Suite skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Stellar written and verbal communication skills to allow you to converse over email and phone with candidates, attorneys, law school offices, and external vendors.
The pay rate for Recruiting Interns is $17.50 per hour.
To Apply
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
Sterne Kessler is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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