Job Details of Legal Recruiting Assistant

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Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Legal Talent Department as a Legal Recruiting Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Intake and sort resumes and enter candidate information into departmental database.
• Respond to general inquiries from candidates and search firms.
• Generate offer, acceptance, and rejection letters as well as other correspondence.
• Assist with interview scheduling.
• Provide a “first screen” to resumes to identify candidates that should move forward in the process.
• Update and maintain recruiting database and SharePoint site.
• Assist with planning the summer associate program including preparation before, support during, and follow up after the program.
• Assist in organizing on-campus events.
• Coordinate necessary travel arrangements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform a variety of recruiting tasks according to established policies and procedures.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Minimum one year of administrative experience, preferably in recruiting in professional services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications required.
• Experience supporting high level attorneys/executives and the ability to work with confidential information is preferred
• Ability to work in the office at least 2-3 days per week and as needed.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives
• A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.