Legal Talent Assistant (6-month FTC)

Legal Talent Assistant (6-month FTC)

Full-Time 29700 - 36300 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Ryder Reid

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support recruitment and onboarding processes for a leading international law firm.
  • Company: Prestigious law firm known for excellence and a people-focused culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Other info: Hybrid working arrangement with potential for contract extension.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in legal talent recruitment.
  • Qualifications: Administrative experience in HR or recruitment, strong organisational and communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 Β£ per year.

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.

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.

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.

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Contact Details:

Ryder Reid Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Legal Talent Assistant (6-month FTC)

Administrative Experience
Recruitment Coordination
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Data Entry
Proofreading