Talent Acquisition Assistant

Talent Acquisition Assistant

Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid | 2–3 days onsite)

Compensation:
Up to $60,000 +

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant to support a busy and collaborative TA team across all recruiting and onboarding efforts, including lateral attorneys, partners, and business services professionals. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys being at the center of a fast-paced, people-focused function.

What makes this opportunity so special:

This organization is a people-first organization with a long-standing commitment to collaboration, integrity, and high performance. The culture values initiative, inclusivity, and thoughtful problem-solving, always encouraging individuals to bring their full selves to work.

As a globally connected firm, they work across teams and time zones to support clients at pivotal moments—offering meaningful, challenging work in a supportive environment. The team is passionate about maintain a workplace where success is accessible to all.

Primary Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide essential coordination and administrative support throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate high-volume interview scheduling for lateral associate, partner, and business services candidates, including calendar management, conference room bookings, and meeting preparation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the firm’s applicant tracking system and document management databases
• Manage recruiting agency and vendor agreements and track placement activity and fees
• Process recruitment-related invoices, placement fees, and expense reports through the firm’s accounting systems
• Assist with tracking and maintaining the recruitment budget
• Coordinate background checks through third-party vendors for new hires
• Post open positions to the firm’s website, Linked In, and relevant job boards
• Handle day-to-day administrative support for the Talent Acquisition team
• Support planning and execution of recruitment events, dinners, and outreach initiatives
• Assist with the Summer Program and entry-level recruitment, including event coordination, training sessions, assignment tracking, feedback compilation, and budget tracking
• Support additional projects and initiatives as assigned by the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels
• Proficiency with common business tools and systems (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, document management systems, and applicant tracking systems), with the ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Customer service–oriented mindset with a professional and responsive approach
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

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2026