Legal Recruiting Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal Recruiting Assistant to support our Attorney Recruiting team in our San Francisco office. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional interested in legal recruiting, human resources, or law firm operations and eager to gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate attorney and law student interview schedules across multiple offices and time zones.
• Support the robust summer internship program and campus/onsite recruitment.
• Communicate with candidates, attorneys, law schools, and search firms in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepare interview materials, candidate packets, evaluation forms, and recruiting reports.
• Assist with on-campus recruiting (OCI), summer associate programs, networking events, and recruiting receptions.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the firm's applicant tracking system and recruiting databases.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and expense processing for candidates.
• Track recruiting metrics and prepare reports for the recruiting team.
• Assist with offer preparation, onboarding coordination, and orientation activities for new hires.
• Ensure all recruiting files and candidate information remain accurate and confidential.
• Provide administrative support for recruiting projects and special initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in recruiting, human resources, legal administration, or a professional services environment.
• Prior full-time work in administrative roles in a law firm, legal services, recruiting, or human resources.
• Familiarity with law school recruiting or attorney recruiting processes.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, client-service mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); experience with applicant tracking systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
• Experience coordinating meetings, interviews, or events.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day 1.
• 401(k) with firm contribution.
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity for career advancement within Legal Talent or Human Resources.

Pay

• Highly competitive rate of pay.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity (contract-to-hire).
• Non-exempt, overtime-eligible position + base.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
• 4 days in-office position – Fridays work from home.