Assistant, Legal Recruiting (Lateral Associate Recruitment)

Goodwin Procter Boston; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a detail‑oriented recruiter to join its Global Operations Team and make a measurable impact on lateral associate hiring. You will maintain the LawCruit database, coordinate interview schedules, process candidate communications, and support onboarding with HR and other departments.

The role offers a target salary range of $55,000 to $65,000, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, overtime eligibility, and opportunities for professional development across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with databases; experience with LawCruit preferred.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the recruiting database (LawCruit), including candidate records, interview schedules, evaluations, and reporting for lateral associate hiring.
• Coordinate all aspects of the lateral recruiting process, including scheduling, candidate communications, file management, and expense processing.
• Communicate with search firms, candidates, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Prepare and distribute interview schedules, greet candidates, collect feedback, and compile evaluation summaries.
• Support conflicts, background check and onboarding processes.
• Partner with HR and other departments to facilitate smooth onboarding of new attorneys.
• Manage recruiting materials, departmental supplies, and assist with additional projects as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

LawCruit

Database experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and update the recruiting database (LawCruit), including candidate records, interview schedules, evaluations, and reporting for lateral associate hiring.
• Coordinate all aspects of the lateral recruiting process, including scheduling, candidate communications, file management, and expense processing.
• Communicate with search firms, candidates, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Prepare and distribute interview schedules, greet candidates, collect feedback, and compile evaluation summaries.
• Support conflicts, background check and onboarding processes.
• Partner with HR and other departments to facilitate smooth onboarding of new attorneys.
• Manage recruiting materials, departmental supplies, and assist with additional projects as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a law firm or law school career services setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with databases; experience with LawCruit preferred.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional, responsive, and collegial demeanor.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative; able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work occasional extended hours as required.
• Occasional travel as required.

Benefits and More At Goodwin

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

The 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

Professional career paths at Goodwin offer you more – and less – than you might expect. You’ll find less hierarchy and more meritocracy. You’ll have more chances to work across departments and offices, and fewer roadblocks to getting the job done. We believe people are happiest when they’re not limited by a ‘that’s how we’ve always done it’ approach, so we encourage a more imaginative and collaborative working environment.

Our Global Operations Team – what we call our GO Team – brings a level of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to work each and every day.

Goodwin embraces responsible and ethical use of AI in the Hiring Process.

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