HR POSITIONS!

HR Coordinator

R & W Group has a great new HR opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Human Resources Administrative Coordinator. In this role you would have firm-wide responsibilities for handling and processing life cycle employee data through a variety of databases and spreadsheets in support of the Human Resources Department.

Additionally, you would handle a number of other functions to include but not limited to:

Drafting monthly HR budget variances
Responding to employment verifications and survey requests
Training new employees on the timecard system and other administrative responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum two years' experience in an administrative support position
Experience in a law firm, corporate or professional environment preferred
Advanced proficiency using databases, MSWord and Excel
Familiarity with PowerPoint is a plus.
A minimum typing speed of 50 wpm.
College degree or equivalent experience
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, with a sense of urgency, while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organization and communication skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information
Strong client services skills
Flexibility to work additional hours, as needed

Highly respected international law firm; considered one of the top employers in the DC area. Solid compensation (DOE) and benefits package.

Register with us at www.r-wgroup.com or apply on-line.

Manager of Career Counseling

R & W Group has an amazing new opportunity with a law firm in NY! Our client, a large highly regarded national law firm, is looking for a Manager of Career Counseling in their New York office. In this role you would provide career development and advancement counseling to all attorneys, maintain relationships with Firm alumni and clients, and develop career development resources.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing individual career development and advancement counseling, coaching and planning to all Firm attorneys. Assisting attorneys with Firm integration, navigation of Firm procedures and resources, and short- and long-term career planning.
Assisting all attorneys with individual career development and advancement plans, including the path to promotion, development of personal career goals, and support for transitions.
Providing assistance with career advancement opportunities internally and outside the Firm, as requested by attorneys.
Tracking and evaluating career counseling program and develop measurements of success.
Establishing, tracking and maintaining relationships with Firm alumni, including overseeing the creation of an alumni database and other alumni initiatives.
Developing relationships with Firm partners and counsel to facilitate career development, secondments and placement initiatives with clients and Firm contacts.
Monitoring associate trends and share with Talent Department to enhance associate life as well as professional development initiatives.
Writing, editing and compiling resources and newsletters to assist with career development and counseling, including a regular career counseling program update for Firm committees.
Maintaining the career development resources page on the Firm’s intranet.
Managing annual career development meetings process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

J.D. or other advanced degree related to career coaching or counseling required.
Counseling experience required; experience counseling lawyers or law students on career development and advancement opportunities preferred.
Management experience preferred.
Strong proficiency in database programs, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent interpersonal skills required.
Strong organizational, writing and communication skills required.
Database management skills helpful.
Understanding of the legal profession preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
Ability to interact smoothly with high-level professionals necessary; public speaking skills preferred.
Familiarity with career opportunities for lawyers within legal and non-legal environments, including federal and state governments, in-house corporate legal departments, non-profit/public interest organizations and large and small law firms, strongly preferred.