Legal Recruiting Assistant

Seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Recruiting Assistant to join our team in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 6 months - 1+ years of experience ideally from an AM100 law firm who is passionate about legal recruiting and wants to grow within the legal industry.

Client Details

A top-tier law firm known not just for our legal excellence, but for the strength of our people. Our Legal Recruiting team plays a critical role in building the future of the firm by identifying, attracting, and supporting top legal talent across all levels. We're collaborative, fast-paced, and committed to your professional growth.

Description

• Provide logistical and administrative support for the full-cycle recruiting process (including on-campus recruiting, summer programs, lateral hires, and diversity initiatives)

• Coordinate interviews and schedules with candidates and attorneys

• Manage applicant tracking systems and maintain accurate recruiting data

• Assist with planning and executing recruiting events, including summer associate programming and firmwide initiatives

• Prepare and send offer letters, rejection notices, and other candidate communications

• Liaise with law schools and external vendors

• Collaborate with HR, Professional Development, and Marketing on cross-functional projects

• Support internal tracking and reporting efforts using Excel and recruiting databases

Profile

• Bachelor's degree required

• 1+ year of legal recruiting, HR, or professional services experience (AM100 law firm experience highly preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential information

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel); experience with viRecruit, Workday, or similar systems a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly rate for this level
• A true contract to hire position for the sucessful candidate
• Monday through Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided from day 1
• Career growth: Work alongside seasoned recruiting professionals and gain exposure to firm-wide recruiting strategies
• Collaborative culture: We value open communication, mentorship, and continuous learning
• Dynamic environment: Be part of a high-performing team that makes a real impact
• Hybrid work model: Enjoy a flexible schedule with opportunities for in-office and remote work

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.