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A prestigious AmLaw firm is seeking a contract Legal Recruiting Assistant to support its in-house legal recruiting function. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is interested in gaining hands-on experience within legal recruiting at a top-tier law firm. This role will work closely with the firm’s Legal Recruiter and interact with attorneys, partners, and internal departments to support both recruiting and administrative operations.
Job Responsibility
Assist with candidate sourcing efforts and resume review
Coordinate and schedule phone screenings and interviews
Utilize the firm’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to post job openings and track candidate activity
Conduct basic candidate searches within the ATS
Monitor job postings and response volume
provide updates to the recruiting team
Communicate with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the recruiting process
Assist with onboarding new attorneys, including creating and maintaining physical and electronic files
Prepare onboarding materials, coordinate training schedules, and ensure all documentation is properly organized and scanned
Assemble folders and maintain accurate records for new hires
Support contractor onboarding and invoicing processes
Manage timecard approvals and run weekly timekeeping reports for partner review
Follow up with partners to ensure timely approvals of time and invoices
Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., accounting) on various requests
Provide general administrative support to the recruiting function and legal team
Requirements
1–3+ years of administrative, recruiting, or legal support experience preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor when interacting with attorneys and candidates
Experience with ATS systems and Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel) preferred
High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion