Legal Recruitment Assistant – Business Services & Student Programs

Legal Recruitment Assistant Business Services & Student Programs

Location: Vancouver BC
Salary: $55000 $65000 comprehensive benefits

Our client a leading national law firm with a strong presence in Vancouver is seeking a Legal Recruitment Assistant Business Services & Student Programs to join their Talent & People team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized detail-oriented professional interested in recruitment legal operations and early-career talent programs within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Services & Talent Support

• Provide administrative support to the regional Talent team including calendar management document preparation and expense submissions
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes internal events and student practicums
• Support recruitment processes including candidate correspondence reference checks and background checks
• Maintain employee records and update HR systems as required
• Assist with payroll administration and HR documentation (e.g. leave materials performance processes)
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a professional and timely manner

Professional Recruitment & Student Programs

• Support summer and articling student recruitment including application administration interview coordination and offer letter preparation
• Assist with recruitment platforms and applicant tracking including GPA calculations and application tracking
• Coordinate interview logistics firm events and recruitment-related meetings
• Support student onboarding orientation schedules training sessions and wellness initiatives
• Assist with Law Society-related submissions and student program administration
• Provide support for lateral lawyer recruitment including interview scheduling and offer documentation

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative HR or recruitment support role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Experience with HRIS or recruitment systems is considered an asset

Why This Role

• Exposure to legal recruitment and student programs within a top-tier professional environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior talent leaders and recruitment professionals
• Strong emphasis on collaboration inclusion and professional development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Hybrid work environment after completion of probationary period

Required Experience:

Junior IC