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Specialist, Graduate Recruitment-September 2024
Boston
Sep 20, 2024
ABOUT WHITE & CASE
White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration and our depth of local, US and English-qual
1,001 - 5,000 employees
Law
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About Specialist, Graduate Recruitment

  Firm Summary

  White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges, wherever they may be.

  With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

  It is not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It is one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work and why we attract a diverse group of people.

  Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

  Position Summary

  This position requires a high caliber individual to help the Firm's recruitment function to be best in class. This position requires excellent client relationship management skills as well as outstanding professional presence. This position also requires: Thinking creatively, strategically, commercially, and competitively to meet our objectives of hiring top talent and recruiting for long-term strategic fit, including meeting diversity objectives Responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of the summer associate program (including but not limited to organizing and participating in various internal and external events and trainings; maintaining a summer budget; acting as a resource to summer associates to ensure integration and smooth transition from law school to law firm) Assisting with the work assignment process/staffing for summer associates; facilitate and support the feedback/review/offer process; overseeing mentoring program Monitoring recruiting metrics/statistics; data management; and preparing relevant reports and presentations Building relationships with key contacts within the business and HR functions and partner with them Supporting the planning and execution of the interview season, track and manage graduate candidates from application/ resume screening stage through to scheduling interviews and offer process, managing and tracking feedback; this includes partnering with the Boston Hiring Partner on offer decisions Serving as the Firm's relationship manager with key contacts at law schools (i.e., careers services, placement offices, deans, faculties, student organizations) by organizing, tracking and planning outreach activities and sponsorships. Continually develop these relationships to ensure meaningful engagement and dialogue The ability to facilitate internal and external presentations for both on campus visits and internal trainings Ensuring a consistent on-brand message is conveyed to recruits along with diligence in presenting the Firm's EVP Working with team on US graduate recruitment initiatives and projects as needed

  Duties and Accountabilities 1

  Ability to quickly develop relationships with internal and external clients, such as the broader recruiting team, People team and other colleagues to drive measurable results against strategy Excellent oral and written communication with outstanding presentation skills, and strong competency in Excel and PowerPoint Client focused and credible Strong project management skills: ability to manage competing/ conflicting priorities to achieve optimal results Results-orientated: ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clients Committed team player: ability to work effectively as a leader and follower in cross-functional and global teams Ability to thrive in a deadline driven and fast-paced environment Self-motivated and detail-oriented with excellent business acumen Uses creativity and problem-solving skills to drive strategy and initiative innovative solutions Handles pressured situations calmly and with care Keep current on key recruitment and industry trends, and rely on a strong external network of peers Displays tenacity, a can-do attitude, and eager to be involved in new initiatives Ability to use good judgement and make decisions independently Strong professional presence Flexibility to travel as needed

  Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree required Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional recruiting experience in a law firm or other professional services' recruiting department Strong technical skills on the following applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, viRecruit, viDesktop or other Talent Management Systems

  Location and Reporting

  This role is a hybrid in-office/remote role based in our Boston office. This role reports to the US Senior Manager of Graduate Recruitment.

  Equal Opportunities

  White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

  If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you.

  The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

  1 The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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