Staff Recruiting Assistant

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a leading law firm that values its people and invests in their professional development. The Recruiting Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support within the recruitment department, focusing on candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding activities to help achieve the firm's recruitment goals.ResponsibilitiesMaintains the applicant tracking system, including opening and closing positions, scheduling interviews, updating candidate records, etcPosts positions on a variety of sites such as social media, associations, universities, veteran and disability organizations, etcGenerates fee agreements and maintain relationships with search firms/external vendorsSupports onboarding activities for new hires, including creating offer letters, background screenings, verification of new hire documents while ensuring a positive onboarding experienceUpdates and maintains the Firm’s internal staff recruiting sitePrepares and updates job postingsAssesses and conducts candidate outreach and recruitment efforts. Assists with candidate sourcing and screeningPerforms other tasks and projects as neededSkillsBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience0-1 year of experience in recruiting, preferably in a law firm or related service industryKnowledge of Workday, iCIMS or a similar applicant tracking systemStrong interpersonal, analytical and business acumen skill; ability to multi-task, prioritize and maintain confidentialityKnowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systemsDemonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writingDemonstrates close attention to detailAbility to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentialityAbility to handle multiple assignments and shifting prioritiesAbility to organize and prioritize workAbility to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently as well as effectively within a teamDemonstrates a commitment to quality of finished productAbility to problem solveBenefitsPaid time offMedical/dental/vision insurance401(k)Company OverviewHigh stakes. High volume. High impact. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.seyfarth.com.



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