Attorney Recruiting Assistant

Overview

This role supports Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office recruiting efforts within a legal recruiting team. The position involves managing high-volume recruiting activities including lateral hiring, entry-level recruiting, and the Summer Clerk Program. It requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

General Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Director and West Coast Manager of Attorney Recruiting.
• Manage correspondence, calendars, and expense reports.
• Prepare reports and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Coordinate complex interview schedules, meetings, and recruiting logistics.
• Support a professional and positive candidate experience.
• Assist with travel arrangements and event logistics related to recruiting.

Lateral Attorney Recruiting

• Maintain candidate files and databases with accurate records.
• Coordinate logistics and scheduling for virtual and in-person interviews.
• Assist with onboarding new lateral attorney hires.
• Prepare evaluation packets and follow up to collect interviewer feedback.

Law Student Recruiting & Summer Clerk Program

• Assist with execution of the Summer Clerk Program and law school outreach events.
• Support law school outreach including job fairs, panels, and networking events.
• Assist with On-Campus Interview (OCI) logistics such as resume packet preparation, interview scheduling, and callback coordination.
• Provide virtual and on-site assistance for recruiting programs and events.
• Maintain recruiting data within the applicant tracking system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in legal recruiting, professional services, or a corporate environment.

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High responsiveness and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems such as viRecruit or similar.
• Comfortable with standard office technology, virtual meeting platforms, and AI tools.

Work Style

• Proactive and self-directed with collaborative teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate with urgency and follow through without reminders.
• Comfortable managing high volume work with competing priorities.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak recruiting periods.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate range: $28.00 to $31.00, based on location, experience, skills, and other factors.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with profit sharing; 15 days paid time off (including sick leave as applicable); 10 paid holidays per benefit year.
• Wellness programs and 24/7 telehealth services available.

Location

• Remote or Hybrid (Southern California) with option to work from an office.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or other protected status.
• Relocation costs are not covered.
• Only direct applicants will be considered; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be contacted.
• No phone inquiries, please.