Talent Acquisition Assistant, Partners & Counsel

McDermott Will & Emery

. Provide administrative support to the lateral global partner and U.S.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while providing comprehensive administrative support in the recruiting process. Proficient in managing candidate records and maintaining compliance with record retention standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeMicrosoft Office SuiteStrong Written Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsAttention to Detail

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsCandidate Data ReportsExpense Reports ProcessingInterview SchedulingRecruiting Metrics Compilation

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsAbility to Work Under Tight DeadlinesAbility to Handle Confidential InformationAbility to Work Effectively in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentAbility to Learn New Skills Quickly

Industry Keywords

Recruiting ProcessOnboardingCandidate ExperienceInternal CommunicationsRecord Retention Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to the lateral global partner and U.S. counsel recruiting process
Update and maintain candidate records in applicant tracking systems
Input interview schedules, send evaluation request forms, and pull applicant data reports
Process departmental expense reports, check requests, and travel reimbursements
Support onboarding and integration tasks for new Partner hires
Assist with search firm tracking, coordination, internal communications, and candidate experience
Schedule and coordinate team meetings, interviews, and event logistics
Compile and distribute candidate materials to interviewers
Monitor the shared recruiting inbox and respond to routine inquiries
Track interviewer feedback and follow up on evaluations
Compile recruiting metrics and status updates
Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects
Maintain organized electronic recruiting files in compliance with record retention standards
Support recruiting-related internal communications using pre-approved templates and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to learn new skills and concepts quickly
3 day a week in office requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Wellness benefits supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
Work-life balance support
Career opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities