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We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading global law firm, to assist them in the search for an Early Careers Assistant.
This role will be offered on an initial 14-month fixed-term contract basis, to work as part of their highly collaborative Early Careers team in the London office. This role will play a key part in the successful delivery of the Early Careers recruitment and development programmes, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for candidates and internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Responding to candidate and stakeholder queries via email and telephone
* Screening applications using the application tracking system
* Assisting with organising Early Careers programmes and events, including open days, insight schemes, vacation schemes, assessment centres, and recruitment events
* Scheduling interviews and feedback calls
* Managing candidate administration processes
* Co-ordinating law fairs, careers dinners, and ad-hoc recruitment events
* Building relationships with university careers services and law societies
* Managing onboarding processes for Early Careers joiners
* Attending UK law fairs, careers dinners, and recruitment events, with overnight stays required during the Milkround season from September to November
* Supporting and attending Early Careers events, such as vacation schemes, open days, insight schemes, and solicitor apprentice/trainee inductions, including evening commitments
* Maintaining and updating the future trainee database
* Administering payment of law school fees and maintenance grants for future trainees
* Managing the onboarding process for trainee solicitors, ensuring smooth transitions
* Undertaking ad hoc administration and co-ordination tasks to support the wider Early Careers team as needed
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience of working within an early careers team or indeed a candidate with some experience within professional services who has a strong interest in early careers, to work within a thriving team. Knowledge of the early careers market is desirable, as well as excellent communication, attention to detail and organisation skills.
A competitive salary of up to circa £38,000 is on offer, plus overtime, and 3:2 hybrid working arrangements.
Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being welcomed now, for immediate review.
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