Recruiting Assistant

You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Recruiting Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the firm's recruiting and legal personnel functions. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Associate Recruitment to ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for all candidates and members of the practice.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for...

• Supporting lateral recruiting for associates, counsel, and partners, including data entry, correspondence, posting jobs, and coordinating logistics across departments
• Assisting with law student recruiting efforts including managing applicant data, coordinating on-campus and callback interviews, handling outreach events, and processing related expenses
• Helping to plan and execute the Summer Associate Program, including scheduling, event logistics, and performance tracking
• Providing administrative support to the legal personnel team, including handling surveys, reports, attorney inquiries, and documentation
• Collaborating closely with firmwide teams to ensure a consistent and positive recruiting and onboarding experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate...

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; a minimum of one year of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Zoom; familiarity with ViRecruit, Flo Recruit, 12twenty, and/or Symplicity preferred, but not required
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and prioritize different work streams and competing tasks
• Ability to collaborate, solve problems and troubleshoot
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to compose, edit and proofread routine business correspondence; ability to provide excellent client service
• Ability to act as an ambassador to internal and external clients, and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain tracking for all stages of candidate lifecycle
• Ability to handle occasional long periods of standing at events, and moving materials and boxes to and from event sites

Pay Range for Candidates in Washington, DC:

$60,000 - $65,000 per year

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.

Committing your time and talent is no small matter-at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.

Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.

Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.