Lawyer Recruiting Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Lawyer Recruiting Assistant to join our team in our New York or Washington D.C. offices.
We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.
This position is responsible for providing professional support to the Lawyer Recruiting Managers with a particular focus on partner recruiting activity.
At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a typical day you will:
Lateral Attorney Hiring
Assist Lawyer Recruiting Managers with all aspects of lateral hiring and integration, with a particular emphasis on partner hiring
Prepare interview schedules, disseminate interview details to candidate/search firm, with support from Director of Lawyer Talent Acquisition, Director of Partner Recruiting, and Partner Recruiting Specialist
Greet candidates, virtually or in person, and monitor interviews.
Prepare offer letters and regret communications, as needed, with support from Lawyer Recruiting Managers
Prepare due diligence actions, including background checks, reference checks and conflicts communication
Assist managers with lateral attorney sourcing activities, including using LinkedIn and Leopard List
Update candidate activity in viRecruit and activity chart
Prepare hiring reports as needed
Engage and communicate with third-party recruiters regarding search agreements, proper candidate submission and candidate status
Conduct various market research, keeping up to date with legal trends and assisting with projects to enhance recruiting efforts
Participate in professional organizations such as NALSC, NALP, and local legal recruiting city group organization to stay informed on market developments and benchmarking data
Attorney Onboarding and Integration
Work with firm management to provide integration support for lateral attorney hires
Prepare conflicts and intapp reports and hand-off to Practice Group Manager
Administrative Tasks
Assist with various administrative functions supporting the Lawyer Talent Acquisition team
Enter applicant information into viRecruit and maintain applicant database
Track data as needed for various reporting initiatives
Prepare check requests and reimbursements as needed for team
Process incoming mail and correspondence
Reserve conference rooms, order lunches and make restaurant reservations, as needed
Handle details for miscellaneous events or department functions, as needed
Track referral bonus activity
Assist with projects as they arise
Join us if you have:
Prior administrative experience in law firm or other professional services setting is required, preferably in attorney recruiting
Understanding of the attorney recruiting life cycle
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to be adaptive and agile.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate project plans to completion
Strong professional oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with various levels of employees and managers to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner and meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft product suite and viRecruit
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Strong process analysis and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and quality control
Proven ability to coordinate multiple assignments including flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities
Ability to work in-person from the office at least three days each week
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, service-oriented environment
Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetings
Who We Are
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
What’s in it For You?
DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
New York
The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $63,000 to $68,000 ($34.62 to $37.36 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
District of Columbia
The annualized salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $63,000 to $68,000 ($32.31 to $34.87 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:www.dwt.com/dei.
Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the applicat