Intern, Lateral Recruiting

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Are you passionate about the legal field and eager to gain hands-on experience in legal recruiting? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Intern to join our Lateral Recruiting team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide general assistance to our non-partner hiring efforts across the US.

Location: Austin or Houston, TX

Duration: May 2025 - August 2025

• Proactively communicate and collaborate with other members of the Legal Recruiting team

• Conduct market research and prepare market mapping to identify potential candidates

• Coordinate with search firms and candidates

• Source candidates and review candidate materials

• Schedule interviews and facilitate travel, securing conference rooms and coordinating on the ground logistics with various offices

• Collect & distribute interview feedback

• Process and track third-party background checks

• Process and track conflicts

• Manage search firm agreements

• Accurately track all candidates and provide status updates to the Director of Legal Recruiting, Director of Lateral Hiring, and Lateral Hiring Managers

• Manage positions with vendors, firm website, and third-party listings

• Prepare new-hire paperwork

• Assist with coordinating new-hire orientation and onboarding

• Coordinate payment of expenses and budget tracking

• Provide reports and statistical data as needed

• Work closely with the greater Legal Recruiting team to assist with ad hoc projects as needed

• Perform other administrative tasks as needed

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Active enrollment in undergraduate university strongly preferred

• Prior professional experience preferred

• Available to work full-time during the summer and part-time once school resumes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Good judgement and accountability for delivering excellent service

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Ability to build relationships, be proactive, stay organized, and multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Strong presentation skills combined with confidence and poise

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to adapt to new software

• Gain valuable experience in legal recruiting and talent acquisition.

• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Opportunity to network with legal professionals and industry leaders.

• Enhance your resume with hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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