Legal Recruitment Assistant

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sonder Consultants Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Sonder is looking for a Law student or recent Law graduate to join the team on a part-time
basis
as a
Legal Recruitment Assistant
with our growing team in
Sydney.

The role will sit alongside our Managing Director to assist with project processes and candidate identification. There are strong career progression opportunities, for the right candidate if they want to progress with Sonder post-graduation.

The role would suit a candidate who is currently studying Law and wants a part-time role to further expand their legal industry knowledge. Given Sonder's strong ties with prestigious firms worldwide, this opportunity presents the opportunity to gain invaluable exposure to real-world legal operations, collaborate with legal professionals across jurisdictions, and build a global network that could accelerate future career prospects in private practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identifying candidates and building project lists.
  • Building relationships with candidates and clients.
  • Contacting potential candidates via our database, email and other networking platforms, such as LinkedIn.
  • Scheduling follow-up contact points with candidates for the team.
  • Updating our database with all candidate information and recruitment processes for the team.
  • Collecting intel on hiring trends and recent people moves, and reporting to the team.
  • Drafting job specifications.
  • Drafting job adverts.
  • Assisting with drafting blogs and other marketing materials.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Currently studying, or recently graduated - Bachelor's degree – LLB.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Passion for contributing to the growth of a dynamic organisation.
  • Drive to grow & develop every day.
  • Interest in the global legal landscape.
  • Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
  • A proactive, positive and energetic approach and attitude.

ABOUT SONDER

Sonder Consultants is the premier agency for private practice recruitment, dedicated to connecting exceptional associate to partner-level talent with leading law firms worldwide. By focusing exclusively on private practice, we develop a deep understanding of complex law firm dynamics and the unique needs of our clients and candidates. With offices in the UK, US, and APAC, we combine global reach with local expertise to facilitate domestic and international moves. Our diverse team of former BigLaw associates and seasoned recruiters leverages extensive industry knowledge, data insights, and a personalised approach to deliver outstanding service with care and integrity.

START

Interviewing ASAP

WORK SCHEDULE

2-3 days per week (Tuesday - Thursday)

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LinkedIn: @sonderconsultants

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