Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for an Associate Recruiting Assistant to work with our Talent team in our downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing support to the firm’s Associate Recruiting Managers and Associate Recruiting Specialists on daily tasks within the attorney and consulting professionals recruiting function. This position will collaborate closely with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.
What you would do:
Coordinate interview schedules for entry-level associates, lateral attorneys, judicial clerks, patent agents/technical specialists and consulting professionals
Greet and interact with candidates
Track and follow up on the submission of interview evaluations
Prepare offer letter packets and other candidate materials
Assist with onboarding details for new hires
Assist with law school recruiting initiatives
Prepare and distributing schedules to interviewing lawyers
Collect interview evaluations
Compile materials for Hiring Committee meetings
Prepare candidate interview materials and interview logistics and communicating details with candidates
Assist with Summer Associate Program coordination
Work with managers and specialists on the team on various practice group recruiting needs related to recruiting attorneys and consulting professionals
Special projects and other duties as assigned
What is expected:
Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
Ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site
Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours
Ability to take direction and accept supervision
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team-oriented collaborative environment
What we offer:
Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
Generous paid time off
What is required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience required
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word)
A minimum of one year of work experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is preferred
Experience working with attorney or professional staff recruitment preferred
Knowledge of attorney recruiting field and procedures a plus
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!
Faegre Drinker is a top 50 firm designed for clients. With more than 1,300 experienced attorneys, consultants and professionals in 22 locations across the United States, United Kingdom and China, we partner with clients ranging from emerging startups to multinational corporations, delivering comprehensive and customized advice to advance their most ambitious business objectives. Our culture is firmly rooted in relentless client focus and mutual trust that empowers collaboration. We are committed to our communities and to building a diverse and inclusive firm that reflects those communities and our clients. Bolstered by our collective history, Faegre Drinker moves boldly into the future, investing in the talent, technology and innovation to continually provide clients with exceptional service, collaborative experiences, innovative approaches and value.
