** Come join me at a dynamic firm with a growing regional footprint and a great recruiting team! **
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli (JSH) is the second largest law firm in Arizona. Founded in 1983, we are headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Salt Lake City, Utah. JSH defends clients of all sizes, across multiple industries in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Clients are represented by trial and appellate attorneys who are familiar with the industries they serve and the current needs of their clients. Today, JSH has over 130 attorneys and 130 legal support staff, many of whom have spent their entire career at JSH.
Jones Skelton & Hochuli is growing, and we are seeking an Attorney Recruiting Assistant to join our team. The Attorney Recruiting Assistant will report to the Attorney Recruiting Manager, and work closely with attorneys, candidates, and firm leadership. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one to three years of recruiting experience in a mid-to-large law firm setting, a passion for the legal field, including recruiting and hiring, a stable work history in a law firm environment, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and stellar attention to detail.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Attorney Recruiting Manager and Human Resources team with coordinating associate onboarding and integration activities, including preparing orientation materials and helping organize new hire schedules.
- Provide administrative support for the Firm's associate mentorship program, including maintaining mentor assignments, coordinating updates from the Recruiting Committee, and assisting with the preparation of training materials and guidelines.
- Support the on‑campus recruiting process by assembling recruiting materials, scheduling callback interviews, tracking follow‑up with attorneys, and helping facilitate clear and timely communication with candidate.
- Coordinate in-person or virtual interview schedules and gather feedback on prospective candidates
- Draft and update job postings, review and process resumes in the applicant tracking system (UKG), and generate reports as necessary
- Manage and update applicant databases and prepare offer letters
- Network and partner with law school career services to reach law students
- Coordinate with the Attorney Recruiting Manager, Trial Group Leaders, and other supervising partners to identify staffing needs and hiring targets; partner with the Attorney Recruiting Manager to ensure hiring efforts are supporting the goals and needs of the firm
- Collaborate with HR/Wellness teams to promote the wellness of associates
- All other duties as assigned or required
COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Recruiting, Business, Organization Development, or a related field preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, oral (both listening and talking) and written communication skills
- Ability to respect and maintain highly sensitive or confidential information
- Professional demeanor and the ability to use initiative, diplomacy and tact
- Ability to make independent judgments/decisions based upon a set of principles rather than rules
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with multiple constituencies
- Detail-oriented, organized and driven, with the desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, but to also work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
- Computer Skills, including knowledge of accessing websites and working in Microsoft Office Suite applications, experience with UKG Recruiting, iManage, LMS+, and other law firm software applications a plus.
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a team-oriented working environment. EOE/AA.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and salary requirements to me (tlacy@jshfirm.com) or to our HR Department (recruiting@jshfirm.com).
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Timothy Lacy, Esq.
Attorney Recruiting Manager
Jones Skelton & Hochuli PLC
(602) 263-4531
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