We invite you to review our current professional staff openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.

About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Skadden) has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world by relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity to deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. By relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are recognized as a global powerhouse for complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the open, collaborative relationships we build with clients. Our attorneys, who reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives, collaborate seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Attorney Recruiting & Development Intern to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Washington D.C. office (hybrid). The Attorney Recruiting & Development Intern provides assistance to the Attorney Recruiting and Development department by performing a variety of administrative tasks.

• Assists department with administrative tasks, projects and events including filing, printing and/or scanning documents, photocopying, compiling documents for packets/binders and preparing name tags.
• Enters candidates in recruiting database and keeps the recruiting process organized
• Answers and screens department calls; directs caller to appropriate department staff member.
• Provides assistance at summer associate events as needed.
• Assists with preparing orientation schedules for summer associates.
• Maintains RSVP lists for events.
• Assists with conference room scheduling and coordination with Conference Services team.
• Greets and escorts candidates to interviewer offices.
• Assists with preparing agendas and planning events for Hiring Committee meetings.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands firm operations, policies and procedures.
• Performs frequent physical exertion including: sitting, repetitive use of both hands, lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel) with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• demonstrates close attention to detail
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Culture & Life at Skadden
What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion, equity and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of diverse talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and professional staff.

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disability/Vet/other protected categories). For more information, please visit Skadden.com/careers.

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