Specialist, Legal Recruiting
Job Summary
The Legal Recruiting Specialist plays a crucial role in the on-campus recruiting process, summer program management, and lateral associate hiring for Goodwin's Los Angeles and Santa Monica offices. They also assist with firmwide initiatives and ad hoc projects.
What You Will Do
Plan and execute screener and call-back interviews.
Evaluate resumes, participate in strategy planning, and provide statistical reporting for weekly hiring partner meetings.
Oversee Santa Monica and Los Angeles summer programs, including event planning, work assignment allocation, coordinating work evaluations, and processing final reviews.
Assist with orientation, offers, tracking attendance at events, working with outside vendors, etc.
Work with the California and Law School Relations teams on entry-level recruiting process, effective recruitment methods, candidate-specific issues, sponsorships, and other proposals for firm participation at law schools.
Act as lead organizer for student groups and Career Services Office-led activities.
Assist with lateral associate recruiting, including devising strategy, data input, managing due diligence process, and preparing offer letters.
Assist with firmwide initiatives and ad hoc projects as needed.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree required.
3-5 years of direct work experience, with prior law firm recruitment experience strongly preferred.
Exceptionally strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload.
Must be able to handle pressure, extended hours (if requested), and work on multiple projects and changing priorities.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, professional demeanor, and ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel, as well as others outside of the firm.
Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills, and ability to respect, protect, and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
Willingness to participate in weeknight events required.
Travel required.
Benefits And More
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement & savings plan, emergency back-up child and adult care, paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities, employee recognition and reward programs, employee wellness and assistance programs, employee discounts and perks.
Pay And Schedule
The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: $97,000.00 - $107,000.00.