Owen Reed is looking for an Early Careers Recruitment Administrator to join a leading international law firm in London within a busy HR and Business Services function.

London

9:30am – 5:30pm (occasional out-of-hours work during peak recruitment and event periods)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Early Careers Recruitment Administrator to join a high-performing Early Careers Recruitment team within a leading international law firm. This Early Careers Recruitment Administrator role sits within a collaborative HR function, and the Early Careers Recruitment Administrator will support the attraction, coordination and recruitment of future trainee solicitors. The Early Careers Recruitment Administrator will play a key role in ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process, and the Early Careers Recruitment Administrator will work closely with colleagues across recruitment, marketing and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing high volumes of Training Contract, Work Experience and Solicitor Apprenticeship applications

• Maintaining and updating the online application system and candidate records

• Managing application outcomes and candidate communications

• Coordinating interview scheduling and maintaining interview tracking systems

• Liaising with EAs, interviewers and internal stakeholders to organise interviews

• Supporting interview logistics including calendar invites, room bookings and assessments

• Managing shared recruitment mailboxes and responding to candidate queries

• Supporting recruitment events, university engagement and marketing campaigns

• Assisting with sponsorships, prizes and work experience administration

• Meeting candidates and supporting assessment exercises where required

• Processing invoices and student travel expenses

• Supporting administration for future trainee onboarding checks (certificates and transcripts)

• Providing general administrative and project support to the Early Careers Recruitment team

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in HR, recruitment or administrative support within a professional services environment

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines

• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel essential)

• Proactive, enthusiastic and team-focused approach

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly

• High level of professionalism, integrity and discretion