Legal Recruiting Coordinator Temp

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Recruiting Assistant to join our dynamic Legal Recruiting team in New York. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience and a strong working knowledge of the VI Recruit system. This individual will play a key role in supporting the firm's attorney recruiting efforts, including summer associates.

Client Details

We are a prestigious global law firm recognized for excellence in legal service and innovation across practices and industries. With offices in major financial and legal centers around the world, our Washington DC office is a cornerstone of our global presence and commitment to top-tier legal talent.

Description

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Legal Recruiting team with high volume coordination, entry-level, and lateral attorney hiring.

• Assist with scheduling interviews, maintaining candidate records, and preparing interview materials.

• Enter and maintain accurate data in the VI Recruit applicant tracking system; generate reports and track metrics as needed.

• Help organize and attend recruiting events, such as on-campus interviews (OCI), callback interviews, summer program events, and lateral hiring receptions.

• Communicate professionally with candidates, law school representatives, search firms, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.

• Assist with the onboarding and orientation process for new associates and summer associates.

• Handle candidate reimbursements and expenses in accordance with firm policies.

• Coordinate with other departments (HR, IT, Marketing, etc.) to ensure a seamless recruiting experience.

• Support the planning and execution of the firm's summer associate program, including logistics, events, and evaluations.

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Legal Recruiting Manager or Director.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of law firm experience, preferably within legal recruiting or professional development.

• Proficiency in VI Recruit (mandatory); experience with additional recruiting or HR systems a plus.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Availability to work extended hours during peak recruiting seasons and events.

Job Offer

• Highly competitive hourly rate
• Medical, dental, vision benefits provided from day 1
• Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Non-exempt position
• Fantastic company culture
• Opportunity to apply for a permanent position after the contract period

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.