Gibson Dunn

Human Resources Assistant

Los Angeles; Orange County

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$75kDetected 22 days ago

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About the role

Summary: Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.
The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Providing support through the department email account and phone line, responding to inquiries from staff, management, and attorneys across all offices.
Entering and maintaining staff, attorney, partner, and alumni data in the HRIS (PeopleSoft) and related databases, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems.
Providing administrative support to HR leadership, including document preparation, scheduling, and project assistance.
Performing other duties as assigned to support the broader HR function, including cross‑training and assisting in other areas of HR operations.
Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

Ability to learn and use HR systems and databases (e.g., HRIS platforms such as PeopleSoft).
Ability to work independently while supporting a broad range of HR operations and cross‑functional processes.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, track progress, and maintain accurate documentation.
High attention to detail to ensure data integrity across performance, compensation, and HRIS tracking systems.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for responding to inquiries from staff, managers, attorneys, and applicants.
Customer‑service orientation, including the ability to support firmwide inquiries and provide clear guidance on HR‑related topics.
Proficient in handling administrative tasks such as document preparation, scheduling, and record management.
Problem‑solving skills to research historical information, resolve inquiries, and escalate issues appropriately.

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
familiarity with Workday desirable.
1-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
Completion or ongoing pursuit of a Professional Human Resources certification a plus.
Experience entering, maintaining, and auditing employee data across HRIS and related systems to ensure accuracy and proper reporting structures.
Experience managing confidential HR documentation and preparing employment‑related correspondence such as verification letters.
Experience handling high‑volume HR inquiries through shared inboxes and phone lines, providing guidance and escalating sensitive matters as needed.

The annual compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000.
The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com.
Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.
Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com.
Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process.
Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.

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