Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP · 9 hours ago
Legal Talent Assistant
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a law firm that is seeking a Legal Talent Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Legal Talent Department. The role involves managing various aspects of the attorney life cycle, including onboarding, bar admissions, and the associate review process.
Law Practice
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain up to date office files, databases, confidential records, forms and other related information for the department verifying data for accuracy and completeness; other general administrative duties
Process, track, follow-up on, and monitor bar admissions, including for new hires; prepare bar affidavits; liaise with Purchasing to process business cards for newly admitted attorneys; and provide regular updates to Director of Legal Talent
Process attorney departures, including sending departure procedures to departing attorneys, notifying relevant internal departments, and terminating attorneys in applicable systems
Assist with the onboarding process for new hires, including but not limited to reviewing background checks; liaising with the Conflicts department for conflict checks; tracking onboarding documents; processing stipends and salary advances’ sending pre-start communications; and facilitating new hire orientations for lateral hires
Assist with the coordination and administration of the semi-annual attorney review process; collaborate with the Legal Talent department and attorney populations to ensure evaluation files are complete; assist with review file distribution and maintenance of relevant tracking charts
Process health club reimbursements and invoices; maintain tracking documents to ensure reimbursements are properly disbursed in accordance with the policy
Process annual bar association membership dues; maintain tracking documents to ensure requests comply with firm policy
Coordinate and send life event gifts to attorneys for births, weddings and condolences
Provide ongoing general support to the Legal Talent department, including ensuring consistent information sharing across offices; and staying current on firm news and peer firm trends
Assist with regular reporting requirements to support the Legal Talent team, as needed
Provide seasonal administrative support to the Legal Recruiting function, as needed
Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Must be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
1-2 years of relevant administrative or professional experience, preferably in a legal, professional services or human resources environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Outlook Suite
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Client service oriented, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, colleagues and external contacts
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Benefits
Process health club reimbursements and invoices
Process annual bar association membership dues
Coordinate and send life event gifts to attorneys for births, weddings and condolences
Company
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kelly Stevens
Chief Operating Officer
Alan Turner
Partner
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