Ryder Reid Legal
Early Careers & Development Coordinator
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Job Title: Early Careers and Development Coordinator
Location: City of London
Role: Full-time permanent role
Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
Salary: Competitive
Requirements: Law firm Experience is essential
The Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm known for pioneering work in corporate governance, private equity, restructuring, and litigation. With over 1,200 lawyers across offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, they offer a dynamic, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
The Role
In your new role as an Early Careers & Development Coordinator, you will support the Advisor and Manager with the recruitment and development of the Firm's trainee associates and solicitor apprentices. Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
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- Coordinate the recruitment selection process, including advertising, screening applications, candidate management, and coordinating interviews.
- Playing a key role in the planning and execution of two Vacation Schemes per year.
- Assisting in the end-to-end planning and execution of events.
- Taking full responsibility for the onboarding processes for all successful candidates.
- Coordinating and supporting seat rotation, performance management, and qualification processes of trainees.
- Coordinate the Early Careers inbox and handle general queries to the team.
What Do You Need?
In order to be successful in this role, you will need:
- Previous experience in a similar role at a law firm.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident in building rapport with individuals at all levels.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to juggle several deadlines.
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What Do You Get in Return?
In return, you will receive a very competitive salary and the opportunity to work at a 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
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