Assistant, Legal Recruiting

Goodwin; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin is looking for a Legal Recruiting Assistant to join their Global Operations Team. This role involves providing administrative support to attract and hire qualified law students and attorneys. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree along with related experience in a law firm environment. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, and the role requires proficiency in relevant technology tools.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in a law firm or law school.
• Comfortable with database systems, especially LawCruit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain recruiting database including interview schedules and reporting.
• Assist with all aspects of lateral recruiting and scheduling interviews.
• Prepare offer and rejection letters for candidates.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LawCruit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.

The Legal Recruiting (LR) Assistant provides administrative support to the LR Team and Hiring Partner as requested to attract, recruit and hire highly qualified law students and experienced attorneys to meet the Firm’s needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain recruiting database (LawCruit) including entry of resume data, on-campus interview information, interview schedules, and reporting for all lateral and summer associate candidates.

• Assist with all aspects of lateral recruiting, including data entry; interview scheduling; candidate file maintenance; expense reimbursement; drafting letters and new hire processes.

• Plan for OCI, including on-campus interview preparation and execution; hiring committee meetings; statistical reporting and metrics, and candidate expenses.

• Support the Summer Program, including ongoing communications; logistical planning; event preparation and execution; training; work assignment tracking and evaluation process and more.

• Assist with all aspects of law school events, including lawyer solicitation and participation, communications and logistics and student profiles.

• Interview scheduling for lateral and summer associate candidates, including preparing and distributing interview schedules; meeting and greeting applicants; and gathering interview evaluations and printing summaries.

• Prepare offer and rejection letters for lateral associate and summer associate candidates.

• Work with other departments to track and maintain necessary onboarding information for all new attorneys and summer associates.

• Process recruiting expenses, open and distribute packages including our marketing materials, maintain department spreadsheets, prepare nametags and other administrative duties as requested.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of related experience, preferably within a law firm or law school career services environment.

• Strong computer skills/proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, comfort working with databases. Knowledge of/experience with LawCruit database.

• Superb organizational skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously; flexibility and professionalism in dealing with last minute changes.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; professional and courteous demeanor; ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel and a variety of external entities.

• Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information.

• Attention to detail, initiative to own a project, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

• Hybrid work environment: 3 days in office required

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Benefits and More

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

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• 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

Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

G oodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.

This position is eligible for overtime: Yes The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: 53,800.00 - 70,000.00