Attorney Recruiting Assistant

Overview

This role supports the Associate, Counsel, and Law Student recruiting efforts, including virtual office recruiting. It offers a remote or hybrid work option based in Southern California, with the possibility to work from an office if preferred. The position is full-time and requires flexibility during peak recruiting periods.

Responsibilities

General Administrative Support

• Provide administrative assistance to the Director and West Coast Manager of Attorney Recruiting.
• Manage correspondence, calendars, and expense reports.
• Prepare reports and respond to data requests and surveys.
• Coordinate complex interview schedules, meetings, and recruiting logistics.
• Support a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Assist with travel arrangements and event logistics related to recruiting programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Lateral Attorney Recruiting

• Maintain candidate files and databases with accurate records and status updates.
• Coordinate logistics and scheduling for virtual and in-person interviews.
• Assist with onboarding new lateral attorney hires.
• Prepare electronic 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 efforts 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 as needed.
• Update and maintain recruiting data within the applicant tracking system ensuring accuracy.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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 with consistent follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion handling 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 platforms.
• Comfortable using standard office technology, virtual meeting tools, and AI tools.

Work Style

• Proactive and self-directed with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Operates with urgency and follows through without reminders.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of work with competing priorities and shifting deadlines.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak recruiting periods.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

• Applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Additional Information

• Relocation costs are not covered.
• Only direct applicants will be considered; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be contacted.
• No phone inquiries, please.

Location

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