Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent? Join our team as an Emerging Talent Assistant and play a vital role in identifying, supporting and developing our future lawyers. We can consider candidates in London or Bristol on an 18 month fixed term contract.
About the Role
Joining the award winning emerging talent team offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our talent. Collaborate with the business to help unlock the potential of our future talent. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow their knowledge and confidence whilst gaining an understanding of the numerous administrative tasks that are carried out in the team. With the support and mentoring of colleagues, you will develop your skills within the workplace with a view to progressing your career within the team. This role is 5 days a week in the office as all tasks undertaken in this role are purely office based.
In this role you will
• Support the acquisition process of all emerging talent programmes to ensure a smooth transition from academia to the workplace.
• Support with the relationships with law school, universities, colleges and schools to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation amongst potential candidates.
• Assist in the development and delivery of emerging talent training programs tailored to the needs of the client group and aligning them to the firm's strategic goals and values.
• Co-ordinating all emerging talent development and acquisition activities to ensure the smooth running of the team.
• Manage the quarterly emerging talent check-in process
• Monitor industry trends and best practice to help inform the emerging talent team of any new developments within the industry.
• Assisting and taking the lead on assessment days for emerging talent.
• Taking ownership of all emerging talent processes, including compliance, secondments and the Newly Qualified Solicitor process.
• First point of contact for all emerging talent related queries
About You
Essential qualifications/skills/competencies:
• Strong IT skills across major Microsoft Office applications, and experience in using databases or case management software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and spoken
• Excellent attention to detail
• Enthusiastic individual, prepared to take a hands on approach to managing their workload using their own initiative.
• Excellent proven organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and keep calm under pressure
• Team player with a positive attitude, willing to support the rest of the team Equal Opportunities
If you wish to upskill further, there will be an opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship to address those skills.
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What's in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
* Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
* Flexible, hybrid working policy
* Generous bonus scheme
* Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
* Holiday exchange scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced parental leave
* Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.