Lawyer Recruiting & Development Assistant

About the role

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is seeking a detail‑oriented Lawyer Recruiting and Development Assistant to support its Lawyer Recruiting and Development (LRD) team in New York. The role provides high‑level administrative assistance to senior LRD leadership and contributes to firm‑wide projects that enhance lawyer development.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, travel, events, teleconferencing, and equipment set‑up for the Chief LRD Partner and the team.
• Prepare and submit manual and electronic expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with firm coding and approval policies.
• Draft, edit, and file complex correspondence and documents in iManage, and work with IT to maintain document security.
• Produce, proofread, and distribute agendas, reports, presentations, memoranda, evaluations, and other confidential materials.
• Support the Chief LRD Partner, Associate Director Lawyer Resources, and Talent Development Managers in tracking lawyer development and implementing development programs.

Required profile

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Prior experience in a professional services or legal support environment is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, exceptional attention to detail, and high‑quality grammar and punctuation.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods and handle light lifting as needed.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite
• iManage document management system