Supports law school recruiting and seasonal hiring through applicant and resume processing, interview scheduling, correspondence, data entry, event planning, and administrative support. The role also assists with special projects, maintains confidential information, and uses Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems in a hybrid environment.
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
The firm has an opening for a temporary, full-time Law School Recruiting Assistant starting immediately through early 2027. This individual is responsible for assisting with our brand building initiatives and seasonal hiring efforts. Primary responsibilities include assisting with data entry, processing applicants/resumes, assisting with interview scheduling, preparing correspondences, and general administrative support. This position will also assist with special projects as needed.
This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with event planning
- Assist with heavy data entry
- Process applicants/resumes
- Assist with interview scheduling
- Prepare correspondence
- Provide general administrative support
- Assist with special projects as needed
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of prior administrative or recruiting experience in a law firm or professional services environment, preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Must possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Possess strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Superior analytical, attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
- Highly motivated and creative with ability to make sound business decisions
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion
- Proficient with MS Office and applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday and viRecruit
The primary location for this job posting is in Boston, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:Boston, Washington, D.C.: $22.07 - $29.86 per hour. New York: $24.52 - $33.17 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
201 Washington Street, Suite 2000, Boston, United States, 02108-4403
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