Early Careers Assistant

Looking for your first step into HR, graduate recruitment or talent development?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a school leaver, college leaver or someone early in their career to join a prestigious law firm as an Early Careers Administrator. No previous graduate recruitment or legal sector experience is required. Instead, we're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and people-focused individual with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Working within a supportive HR team, you'll play a key role in helping to attract, recruit and develop future legal talent while gaining valuable experience across recruitment, events, employer branding and talent development.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate careers events, recruitment activities and candidate engagement initiatives

• Arrange interviews, assessment days and candidate communications

• Manage and maintain recruitment systems and databases

• Support the delivery of vacation schemes, insight programmes and other early careers initiatives

• Assist with trainee and scholar events, inductions and development programmes

• Create engaging communications and marketing materials using Canva

• Act as a first point of contact for candidate and early careers enquiries

• Support budget administration, grants and general team operations

• Contribute to projects that help improve processes and the candidate experience

Who We're Looking For

• A school leaver, college leaver or junior administrator looking to begin a professional career

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent

• Previous office experience is helpful but not essential

• Customer service, retail, hospitality or other people-focused experience will be considered

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach

• Confident managing multiple tasks and deadlines

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop

• Interest in HR, recruitment, events or talent development

Why Apply?

• Ideal entry-level opportunity with full training provided

• No graduate recruitment experience required

• Join a highly regarded law firm with an excellent reputation

• Gain exposure to HR, recruitment, events and talent development

• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• Perfect first corporate role for a school or college leaver looking to build a long-term career

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and gain valuable experience within a professional services environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career.