We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Early Careers Assistant to join our vibrant internal Early Careers team.
Reporting to the Senior Early Careers Advisor, this role will work closely with the Junior Early Careers Advisor and team's Manager to support the attraction, recruitment, and development of the firm's early careers programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Attraction and Selection
* Support the Junior Early Careers Advisor with the organisation of campus recruitment events, including booking venues, arranging catering, and coordinating travel for both internal and external events.
* Manage diaries for video interviews, assessment centres, and other recruitment-related meetings.
* Provide administrative support for assessment centres, including room bookings, facilities coordination, and AV setup.
* Manage internal and external job postings and oversee the candidate offer process.
* Assist the team in maintaining and updating the applicant tracking system (ATS).
* Contribute to delivering a smooth, efficient, and positive candidate experience across business support early careers programmes.
Development and Onboarding
* Manage diaries and arrange meetings for the Early Careers Manager and Senior Early Careers Advisor.
* Conduct pre-employment checks, such as employment references and medical assessments.
* Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters, and other legal documentation for new joiners.
* Accurately input new employee details into the firm's HR database.
* Create and maintain accurate personnel files for all new starters.
* Enter candidate data into the firm's systems.
* Liaise with internal teams including Payroll, IT, and Lead Legal PAs to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
* Maintain the team tracker with daily updates on onboarding progress for each new starter.
* Keep HR records current, particularly regarding seat moves and supervisor changes.
* Produce internal offer documentation as part of the qualification process.
* Update and maintain the HRIS (Cascade), ensuring accuracy of employee records for early careers cohorts through regular data audits.
* Maintain the HR e-filing system.
General Administration
* Respond to incoming queries via email and telephone in a professional and timely manner.
* Ensure compliance with the firm's GDPR policies when handling candidate data.
* Process invoices and expenses.
* Arrange travel and book meeting rooms as required.
About You:
* Proven experience in administrative roles within HR or recruitment, ideally in professional services
* Genuine interest in early careers recruitment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proactive and methodical approach to work
* Experience working in fast-paced environments, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* A 'people-first' mindset and a strong desire to contribute within a team setting
* Confident user of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Who are we looking for?
* We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
* You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
* In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
* Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
* Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
* Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
* Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher
What to do next:
* Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
* Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
* Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
* For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
* We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.
We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.