Legal Recruiting Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and professional Legal Recruiting Assistant to support our legal recruiting team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, ideal for a candidate early in their career with a background in professional services and a strong administrative skill set. The role is heavily focused on data entry, scheduling, and operational support, requiring excellent attention to detail, strong presentation, and a polished, client-facing demeanor.

Client Details

A highly reputable global law firm based in Redwood City, CA.

Description

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the legal recruiting team.

• Manage and maintain recruiting databases with a high degree of accuracy.

• Coordinate interviews, track candidate information, and handle scheduling logistics.

• Draft professional communications, maintain candidate files, and prepare status reports.

• Support recruitment events and on-campus recruiting efforts as needed.

• Liaise professionally with internal stakeholders and external candidates.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all recruitment documents and processes.

Profile

• At least 1 year of professional experience in an administrative or recruiting-related role.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• Experience in the legal industry or professional services is highly desirable.

• Prior work at a law firm, consulting firm, or large corporate organization is a strong plus.

• Exposure to recruiting processes or campus recruiting is beneficial.

• Strong focus on presentation and professionalism.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Polished written and verbal communication.

• Comfortable working with confidential data and in fast-paced environments.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Experience with recruiting databases or applicant tracking systems.

Job Offer

• A true temp to perm position
• Highly desirable rate + overtime
• Medical, dental & vision benefits provided from day 1
• Monday through Friday 9:30AM - 5:30PM
• 4 days on site (Friday work from home)
• Highly collaborative team and room for growth in the role
• Fantastic firm that provides training and support
• Non-exempt position

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