Senior Coordinator - Trainee Development
- Recruiter
- Ryder Reid Legal Limited
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 20 Jul 2022
- Ref
- JO0000003361
- Contact
- Jon Shepherd
- Job Title
- Human Resources
- Practice Area
- Corporate
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our US headquartered international law firm client is looking for someone to coordinate the administration of their London Trainee programme to ensure SRA (Solicitors Regulatory Authority) compliance. Working closely with the Training Principal and International Attorney. The aim of the role is to provide an effective training and professional development programme for the firm's future talent: trainee solicitors in addition identifying, attracting and engaging strong lateral candidates. Development Lead:Coordinate new Trainee onboarding, orientation, integration and ongoing professional developmentCoordinate Trainee rotations including Supervisor and Mentoring assignmentsSupport Trainee evaluation process (including liaising with associates and partners in relation tothe preparation of the evaluation feedback)Schedule and conduct Trainee development meetings with each trainee (approx. every 2 months), giving advice and guidance when looking at career plans and discussing performance and experience to date. Keep a record of key information and escalate any concerns to the Training Principal and International Attorney Development lead.Assist with qualification assessment and placement of Trainees as first year associates followingthe conclusion of the training contract.Support and attend Graduate Recruitment events throughout the calendar working closely withthe Graduate Recruitment Coordinator to attract and engage potential further TraineesWork with the International Attorney Development lead and Training Principal to ensure a smooth transition to Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) from the current Training Contract and lead on project management and communications of the requirements and expectationsData management including monitoring of work availability reportsMonitor CLE attendance and LDH hoursSupport the rotation of Librarian dutiesMonitors emerging trends in peer law firms with regards to all aspects of Trainee training andsuggest ideas for change, innovation or greater efficiency on trainee development initiativesand/or programme processesCoordinate all aspects of Lateral Associate recruitment working closely with the London Lateral Hiring Partner, Talent/Diversity Leads, International Attorney Development Lead and central TM Recruitment team:Support the London office strategies for attracting and hiring lateral lawyers through theinstruction of third party agents, CV review process, coordination of interviews and communication of feedback which includes, but is not limited to, data entry, assisting with filling interview schedules, greeting candidates and soliciting interview evaluationsCoordinate the preparation of job descriptions and information packs for new lateral hiringprojectsExplore opportunities to encourage direct applications, reducing agency fees and raising the V&Eprofile in the London associate marketMaintain timely communication with external recruiters on hiring progressCoordinate relationships with well positioned D&I partners in the London legal marketplace and facilitate a working relationship with the International Attorney Development Lead and Central D&I teamCoordinate immigration process for Lateral Associates requiring sponsorshipSupport Lateral Associate onboarding, orientation and integration