Partner Recruiting Assistant - Fisher & Phillips LLP

Partner Recruiting Assistant

At Fisher Phillips, we know exceptional talent is the key to our success, to providing the best service to our internal and external clients. Being a part of the Fisher Phillips team means you will work with cutting edge technology in a professional and fun environment under leadership ready to invest in your professional development. If you have a growth mindset, are eager to challenge yourself, and desire to work with a team of professionals instituting change on an ongoing basis, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Fisher Phillips is an international labor and employment law firm, hiring a talented Partner Recruiting Assistant to support the needs of the firm. This position can be performed hybrid/remote based out of our Atlanta or Houston offices. To view information about our firm, please visit our website at www.fisherphillips.com.

In this role, the Partner Recruiting Assistant will receive an excellent opportunity to learn about law firms and attorney recruiting while working with a friendly and experienced team. Although this role is a hybrid/remote position, you would generally need to be available to work during standard business hours.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in all areas of lateral partner recruiting.
• Review and process all resume submissions and employment inquiries, enter candidate information into the applicant tracking system and maintain related data and records.
• Schedule and arrange logistics in connection with virtual and in-person interviews for candidates.
• Prepare and organize electronic interview evaluation packets for lateral hiring decisions.
• Solicit and follow up with attorneys for lateral candidate interview evaluations and feedback.
• Assist in coordination of partner strategic growth initiatives.
• Organize and send resumes to all Partner Recruiting Team members.
• Assist with preparing communications and reports, and responding to ad hoc data requests.
• Collaborate with colleagues in offices and other departments regarding recruiting matters.
• Process vendor invoices and department and candidate expenses and monitor budget
• Perform additional duties assigned by the legal recruiting team.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree required.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills with high level of enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Previous exposure to legal recruiting required.
• Experience with viRecruit is a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Teamwork: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; ability to use: phone system including voicemail and conference calling; copier; scanner and printer. Possesses good clerical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

No relocation costs. Principals only; no calls please.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.