Assistant, Law School Relations

Goodwin; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time off

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking an organized, proactive professional to join the Firmwide Law School Relations team in Washington, DC. You will help coordinate summer associate and entry-level hiring, manage law school relationships, and support events and onboarding throughout the program cycle.

The role emphasizes data-driven hiring, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration with the Legal Recruiting team to ensure a smooth, compliant onboarding experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent Excel skills and data handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication needed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist LSR team with organizing on-campus events and tracking materials.
• Support relationships with law schools, student groups, and affinity networks.
• Coordinate Law School Relations events and manage invitations and registrations.
• Assist with summer associate hiring processes and OCI logistics.
• Serve as administrator for the shared Law School Relations inbox and respond to inquiries.
• Contribute to summer program planning, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Support entry-level onboarding and applicant tracking systems.
• Conduct market research and data modeling to support objectives.
• Support social media efforts (LinkedIn, Instagram).
• Provide general administrative support and process recruiting expenses.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Proactive and initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

FloRecruit

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

As the Firmwide Law School Relations (LSR) Assistant, you will provide support to the firmwide Law School Relations Team in all aspects of our summer associate and entry-level hiring strategy, including the summer associate hiring process, summer program planning and execution, building and maintaining relationships with law schools and student groups, ad hoc and signature programming efforts, industry branding and social media efforts, and the entry-level onboarding process. This position is available in Goodwin’s Washington, DC office.

What You Will Do

• Assist the LSR Team with organizing on-campus events with law schools across the country, including assisting with updating resources, tracking documents, soliciting event attendees, preparing and shipping materials for events, submitting invoices and managing budget, ordering SWAG, attending events (as needed), and compiling marketing materials;
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with law school career services offices, student organizations, and affinity groups;
• Assist with the planning and execution of signature Law School Relations events, including the Firm's annual NALP Summit and M&A Negotiation Competition events, by coordinating logistics, managing invitations and registrations, preparing materials, communicating with attendees, and providing on-site support;
• Support the LSR team with all aspects of the summer associate hiring process, including registering for On-Campus Interviews (OCI), coordinating logistics, and statistical reporting and metrics;
• Serve as a primary administrator for the shared Law School Relations inbox by responding to law student, law school, and internal inquiries, routing requests as needed, and ensuring prompt, professional communication;
• Contribute to firmwide summer program planning and implementation efforts, including summer associate onboarding, overall program structure planning, firmwide orientation, organization of events and presentations, and offboarding;
• Assist with entry-level associate onboarding;
• Maintain applicant tracking system, including data entry, importing interview schedules, and conducting reporting for entry-level associate hiring;
• Conduct market research and analysis through advanced Excel functions and data modeling to support team objectives;
• Support LSR social media efforts, including LinkedIn and Instagram;
• Provide general administrative support to the LSR team, including processing recruiting expenses, scheduling meetings, and other administrative tasks as needed;
• Carry out additional projects as assigned by the Legal Recruiting team and Managing Director of Legal Recruiting.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of/experience with FloRecruit preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proactive and takes initiative to own projects.
• Highly collaborative and willing to work in teams.
• Commitment to maintain confidential information and a professional environment;
• Ability to attend events and flexible to work extended hours as needed.

Benefits And More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, 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

This position is eligible for overtime: Yes

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00