Attorney Recruiting Assistant

Fisher Phillips LLP; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Assistant to support their recruiting team. This role involves critical administrative support for recruiting associates, counsel, and law students, offering a flexible remote or hybrid work schedule. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and collaborative, with prior experience in legal recruiting preferred. The position supports diverse recruiting efforts across multiple offices, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the process.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

15 days of paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

24/7 telehealth services

Variety of wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in legal recruiting or corporate hiring preferred.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support to the recruiting manager.
• Coordinate logistics for interviews and recruiting events.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure documentation is up to date.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Customer Service

Dependability

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ViRecruit

Job description

Division: Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office Division

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Candidates must reside in the Central or Mountain Time Zones). This role offers the flexibility to work fully remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, with the option to work from a Fisher Phillips office two to three days per week, if desired.

Schedule: Full-time

Overview: Fisher Phillips is a global labor and employment law firm. We are seeking an Attorney Recruiting Assistant to support our fast-paced recruiting team. This role contributes to the hiring efforts for associates, counsel, and law students, with a focus on recruiting for our Virtual Office and lateral hiring needs across the Midwest.

The Assistant will provide critical administrative and logistical support across all stages of the recruiting process, including scheduling, coordination, candidate communication, and data tracking. The role also supports seasonal recruiting efforts, including entry-level associate hiring, the Summer Clerk Program, and On-Campus Interview (OCI) coordination.

This position reports to the Midwest Manager of Attorney Recruiting within the Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Recruiting team, and will work closely with recruiting colleagues and attorneys across multiple offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional candidate and team support.

Key Responsibilities:

General Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the Midwest attorney recruiting manager and coordinator, including managing correspondence and calendars.
• Prepare reports and respond to ad hoc data requests and surveys.
• Coordinate meetings, calls, and logistics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Lateral and Virtual Office Attorney Recruiting

• Maintain candidate files and databases; ensure accurate records and status updates.
• Coordinate logistics and scheduling for virtual and in-person candidate interviews.
• Support the onboarding process for new attorney hires.
• Prepare electronic evaluation packets and assist with follow-up to collect interview feedback.

Law Student Recruiting & Entry-Level Recruiting

• Support law school outreach, including job fairs, panels, and networking events; help organize and distribute resumes for recruiting events.
• Assist with all aspects of On-Campus Interview (OCI) logistics, including but not limited to resume packet creation, interview scheduling, and callback coordination.
• Provide both virtual and on-site support for recruiting events as needed.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure recruiting documentation is up to date.
• Assist with onboarding process for new attorneys.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree is preferred. One or two years of experience in legal recruiting, professional services, or corporate hiring environment is preferred.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; respond well under pressure; maintain confidentiality.
• Teamwork: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed; collaborate effectively across departments.
• Organization & Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and consistently maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Possess advanced PC skills and clerical proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe.
• Comfortable using phone systems (including voicemail and conference calling), copier, scanner, and printer.
• Applicant Tracking Systems: Experience with ViRecruit or other applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Initiative & Flexibility: Proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Flexibility to work overtime during peak recruiting periods.

The hourly rate range for this position is $27.88 - $30 per hour. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 15 days of paid time off (which includes sick leave if applicable according to state law), and 10 paid holidays per benefit year.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.