Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in London, the Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant supports the end-to-end international graduate recruitment and development programmes of the Firm, primarily across London, Brussels, the Middle East, and Hong Kong. Working closely with all members of the Graduate Recruitment team, the role plays a key part in delivering excellent candidate and trainee experience. The position contributes across both recruitment and development activities, acting as a steward of the Firm’s culture and values and helping to attract, develop, and retain high-caliber future talent. During busy periods, the role flexes between recruitment and development support as required.

This role reports to the Assistant Manager, Graduate Recruitment, and the Graduate Recruiter Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an excellent candidate and trainee experience through effective communication, engagement, and relationship-building from initial enquiry through programme completion.
• Support the day-to-day organisation and scheduling of graduate programmes across jurisdictions, including Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes / Internships, Open Days, Assessment Days.
• Pre-screen applications and coordinate online testing, pre-selection, and interview processes.
• Maintain and update application tracking systems, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates, and reporting.
• Deliver candidate feedback and record outcomes in relevant systems.
• Coordinate inductions and onboarding activity for vacation scheme participants, trainees, interns, and secondees (where applicable).
• Liaise closely with Human Resources, the Business Office, Office Administrators, and other internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and consistent onboarding and programme experience.
• Support the organisation and delivery of assessment centres, interviews, events, and training sessions, including logistics, materials, and attendance.
• Collate and track performance and appraisal data for vacation scheme and trainee programmes, including coordinating mid-seat and end-of-seat appraisals.
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of training programmes from law school registration through to the training programme.
• Support attraction activity by assisting with advertising and marketing materials, merchandise, and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with target universities and support profile-raising activities, including campus events, presentations, workshops, and attendance at law fairs.
• Take ownership of organising, delivering, and attending outreach and university events as required.
• Coordinate recruitment and development activity for local diversity pipeline programmes.
• Prepare and manage the timely processing of invoicing and programme or candidate expenses.
• Provide broader administrative support to the graduate recruitment and development team and contribute to wider student recruitment initiatives and projects as required.