Sidley Austin LLP · 2 weeks ago
Law School Engagement Assistant
US-CA-Century City
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expSidley Austin LLP is a prominent law firm seeking a detail-oriented and organized Law School Engagement Assistant to support their law school engagement team. The role involves managing sponsorship agreements, coordinating recruiting events, and assisting with the summer associate program and onboarding processes.
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Responsibilities
Assist in managing the invoicing process for sponsorship agreements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payment
Maintain detailed records of sponsorship payments and expenses, tracking budgets and reconciling accounts as needed
Coordinate logistics for recruiting events and sponsorships, including scheduling, venue coordination, and materials preparation
Support the development and distribution of promotional materials for recruiting events and sponsored programs
Assist with communication efforts to engage with law schools, student organizations, and sponsored entities, including email correspondence and follow-up
Collaborate with the recruiting team to gather feedback and metrics from school engagement and sponsorship initiatives, contributing to evaluation and analysis efforts
Assist with the on-campus and law student recruiting process for the West Coast recruiting team
Assist in coordinating and planning all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, name tags, collecting responses, maintaining spreadsheets etc.)
Assist with summer associate onboarding and orientation as necessary (e.g. prepare materials, track progress)
Assist with general administrative tasks, including research projects, data entry, and maintaining records
Maintain LawCruit database with accurate and complete records
Maintain NetDocs file management system with accurate and complete records
Assist with fall associate onboarding and orientation as necessary
Must be willing to work overtime as requested, especially during the months of May through August
Qualification
Required
Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and be proactive
Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 2 years of experience in legal law firm recruiting or other professional services organization
Experience working with recruiting databases
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits program
Company
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley is an elite global law firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Falvey
Chief Knowledge Officer
CARTER G. PHILLIPS
Partner
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