Washington, D.C.
New York, New York
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Posted: 08-Mar-23
Location: Nationwide
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 119MO
Are you a creative, organized, high-energy individual who thrives in professional services environments? Do you love working alongside smart, savvy forward-thinkers? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for.
Orrick has an exciting opening for a Lateral Partner Recruiting Assistant who is ready to be challenged and build a career within an AmLaw Top 100 law firm. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Boston; Chicago; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County, Portland, Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica, Seattle, Washington DC or Wheeling, WV).
In this role, you will play an integral part on the firm’s lateral partner recruiting team. You will seamlessly organize meetings for partner candidates, gather and assemble related materials and closely monitor meetings as they are taking place, ensuring everything runs smoothly, attendees are reminded of meeting times and any updates and changes are communicated. You will also provide calendar management and administrative support to the Chief Growth and Integration Officer.
Responsibilities
- Manage very hectic calendar of Chief Growth and Integration Officer
- Prepare partner candidate meeting packages that include agenda and bios of Orrick participants
- Manage frequent changes to interview schedules as they occur and alert participants, as appropriate
- Monitor meetings to ensure technology is working and participants are present
- Collect feedback after interviews
- Reserve conference rooms and arrange for refreshments, make external lunch or dinner reservations for meetings, interact with Lawyers Travel Services when needed
- Assist with organization and management of information related to potential candidates
- Obtain appropriate marketing and collateral material for candidates and search firms
- Maintain library of current recruiting decks, Orrick partner bios and other recruiting-related material
- Engage in frequent professional communication with outside recruiters, senior partners and others within Orrick
- Calendar management for partner recruiting team as requested
- General administrative assistance including preparation and submission of expense reimbursements
- Technology requirements
- Heavy Outlook calendaring and email
- Create Zoom links
- Word processing, including Excel
- Generate slides or decks, generally in PowerPoint
- Become proficient in and comfortable with our applicant tracking system
Job Requirements
- BA/BS or equivalent work experience is required
- 1 to 3 years of experience in professional services environment
- Possess an enthusiastic approach to client service, and strong organization/time management skills
- Detail-oriented
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, PDF creation, and Excel
- Flexibility working with various departments
- Research and proofreading ability
- Ability to take direction and multi-task
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use discretion while working with confidential information
- Ability to juggle competing urgent priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills
Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work.
The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, relevant experience, primary work location, market data, and internal equity. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.
We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. Eligible employees will receive compensated time off through either a Paid Time Off or Flexible Time Off program (depending on position), generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.
Please use the following link to access information in compliance with wage transparency requirements in applicable locations: https://www.orrick.com/en/Careers/Notices/119MO
Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.
How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers.
No phone calls please.
What you need to know: Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the commencement of employment. Applicants who wish to apply for a medical, religious accommodation or any other accommodation required under applicable law can do so later in the process (accommodations are not guaranteed and are decided on a case-by-case basis).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
