Job Title: Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant
Location: City of London
Role: Full-time permanent role
Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
Salary: Competitive
Requirements: Law firm experience is desirable
The firm
Our client is a premier global law firm renowned for its elite litigation, antitrust, real estate, and corporate practices. The firm advises leading corporations, financial institutions, and governments on high-stakes legal matters and complex transactions. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to excellence, they offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where professionals thrive.
The role
In your new role as a Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant, you will be supporting the end-to-end graduate recruitment programmes across EMEA, working closely with all members of the Graduate Recruitment team. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring excellent candidate and trainee experience through effective communication, engagement and relationship-building.
- Supporting the day-to-day organisation and scheduling of graduate programmes, including Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes, Open Days and Assessment Days.
- Maintaining and updating applicant tracking systems.
- Pre-screening applications and coordinating selection and interview processes.
- Coordinating inductions and onboarding activity.
- Assisting with the organisation and delivery of training programmes.
- Building and maintaining relationships with target universities and supporting activities like campus events, workshops and law fairs.
What do you need?
In order to be successful in this role you will need:
- Previous experience in recruitment, HR or Early Careers in a law firm.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
What do you get in return?
In return, you will receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a growing prestigious US law firm.
Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, for almost thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal