Ryder Reid Legal
Recruitment Assistant
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Job Title: Legal Talent Assistant
Location: City of London
Role: 6-month contract (possible extensions)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days in office)
Salary: Competitive
The Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and collaboration. With offices across key global markets, the firm advises a diverse client base and is recognised for its people-focused culture, commitment to professional development, and inclusive working environment.
The Role
In your new role as a Legal Talent Assistant, you will support the Legal Talent team across both lateral and graduate recruitment activities. Working closely with senior members of the team, you will play a key role in ensuring recruitment, onboarding, events, and talent administration processes are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating interviews and managing communication with candidates, agencies, hiring managers and other stakeholders.
- Maintaining recruitment records, databases and applicant tracking systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
- Preparing recruitment documentation, including offer letters, onboarding materials and other employment-related correspondence.
- Supporting onboarding and induction activities, ensuring a seamless experience for new joiners.
- Assisting with trainee and lawyer review processes, performance tracking and associated administration.
- Supporting recruitment events, law fairs, work experience programmes and wider Legal Talent initiatives.
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What Do You Need?
In order to be successful in this role you will need:
- Previous administrative experience within HR, Legal Talent, Graduate Recruitment or a similar people-focused function.
- Experience gained within a law firm would be highly advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional data entry, proofreading and record management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and virtual meeting platforms.
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What Do You Get in Return?
In return, you will receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a growing prestigious 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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