Assistant, Legal Recruiter

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an Assistant, Legal Recruiting to support attorney hiring, onboarding, and law student recruiting initiatives. This role works closely with the Legal Recruiting team to coordinate interviews, support summer programs, and assist with campus recruiting and office events.

Client Details

A leading global law firm with a strong presence across major financial centers, the firm is known for advising top-tier clients on complex, high-stakes legal and business matters. Its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence have earned it a reputation as one of the most respected names in the legal industry.

Description

• Coordinate candidate interviews and provide on-site support (greeting, scheduling, office tours)
• Support on-campus recruiting and summer associate programming
• Maintain candidate data in recruiting systems (e.g., viDesktop)
• Assist with recruiting events, DEI initiatives, and affinity programming
• Process expenses and support day-to-day recruiting operations

Profile

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-3 years' experience in professional services or law firm environment preferred
• Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills
• High attention to detail and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Job Offer

• Front-row exposure to BigLaw recruiting: Work directly with attorneys, hiring partners, and top law students throughout the recruitment cycle in a highly visible, client-facing talent function.
• High-impact, high-visibility experience: Play a key role in signature recruiting events and summer programs that shape the firm's future talent pipeline-ideal for building a strong foundation in legal recruiting or HR.

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