Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

As a Recruiting Assistant, you will be responsible for comprehensive administrative support within the recruitment department. You will interact with internal and external applicants in order to support the department goal of recruiting and onboarding new hires. This position actively supports candidate sourcing and screening, background screening and onboarding activities providing a customer focused and effective human resources support service to the firm to achieve the firm goals and objectives.

The Day-To-Day

On Any Given Day, You Will

Maintains the applicant tracking system, including opening and closing positions, scheduling interviews, updating candidate records, etc.
Posts positions on a variety of sites such as social media, associations, universities, veteran and disability organizations, etc.
Generates fee agreements and maintain relationships with search firms/external vendors
Supports onboarding activities for new hires, including creating offer letters, background screenings, verification of new hire documents while ensuring a positive onboarding experience
Updates and maintains the Firm’s internal staff recruiting site
Prepares and updates job postings
Assesses and conducts candidate outreach and recruitment efforts. Assists with candidate sourcing and screening
Performs other tasks and projects as needed

You Have

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
0-1 year of experience in recruiting, preferably in a law firm or related service industry
Knowledge of Workday, iCIMS or a similar applicant tracking system
Strong interpersonal, analytical and business acumen skill; ability to multi-task, prioritize and maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team
Demonstrates a commitment to quality of finished product
Ability to problem solve

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Location Specific Language

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

San Francisco: The full time salary range for this role is $72,000 - $77,000 annually, which is based on a 37.5-hour work week.

Seattle: The full time salary range for this role is $63,000 - $68,000 annually, which is based on a 37.5-hour work week.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role in the locations listed above at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105

This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104

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