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Human Capital Co-op/Talent Acquisition (July - December 2025)

Boston, MA

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

The Human Capital team comprises about 25 professionals committed to attracting, developing, and retaining excellent colleagues across the firm. Our culture embraces a growth mindset: inspiring excellence and bringing expertise and innovation to the role every day. The Global Talent Acquisition team is central to CRA’s success by identifying great talent to join our firm.  In this role, you will support and participate in full life-cycle university recruitment, and work closely with the global Talent Acquisition team to coordinate day-to-day operational processes that support the acquisition of top talent.  This position reports to a Talent Acquisition Specialist.

We seek a Talent Acquisition Co-op (Intern) from July - December 2025 to play an instrumental role in executing our growth strategy.  We seek a creative, organized, and energetic individual who is interested in learning more about, and is excited by, the process of recruiting exceptional talent to the firm. Responsibilities may include:

  • Coordinate candidate life-cycle operations for a variety of practice areas, offices, and levels;
  • Support Senior Associate (PhD-level) recruiting strategy development and implementation;
  • Requisition intake and creating/posting job openings;
  • Identify and source candidates;
  • Review resumes, schedule interviews, and manage logistics of the interview process;
  • Support data collection and analysis for our talent acquisition efforts;
  • Track candidate progress in our Applicant Tracking System.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master's Degree (in progress) in Human Resources or a related field (Business, Education, Counseling, etc.);
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) desirable;
  • Exposure to applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred) and other recruiting technology (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.);
  • Ability to execute, with a track record of getting things done - able to advance projects with persistence as well as with diplomacy and tact, demonstrated willingness to take ownership of work;
  • Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
  • Strong sense of professionalism;
  • Effective written and oral communication skills;
  • Excellent time management, task prioritization, and detail orientation;
  • Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

To Apply

To be considered for this full-time, temporary position, we require the following:

  • Resume – please include current contact information (personal email and telephone number);
  • Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals, we really do want to understand how you express yourself.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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