Attorney Recruitment Assistant

Honigman LLP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

401K & profit sharing

All Purpose Leave (APL)

Well-being programs

Learning & development

Job summary

Honigman LLP in Detroit is seeking a proactive Attorney Recruitment Assistant to support recruitment and onboarding of legal talent, including law students and summer associates.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and discretion to manage interviews, an ATS, offers, OCI programs, and recruiting events, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. This is a fast-paced, professional environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in legal recruiting, human resources, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Independent, self-motivated, and the ability to take initiative on tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with recruiting software or applicant tracking systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime as necessary to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating all aspects of the legal recruiting process, including scheduling interviews, collecting candidate materials, and communicating with candidates.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system (viRecruit) and ensure accurate and up-to-date candidate records.
• Prepare and distribute recruiting-related correspondence, including offer letters, interview schedules, and follow-up communications.
• Support the planning and execution of “precruiting,” on-campus interview (OCI) programs, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and event logistics.
• Help organize firm-hosted recruiting events, such as receptions and networking activities.
• Coordinate pre-employment processes for new hires, including background checks and conflicts checks.
• Assist in preparing orientation schedules and materials for new associates and summer associates.
• Function as a point of contact for incoming hires, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
• Provide administrative support for the summer associate program, including event planning, tracking assignments, and gathering feedback.
• Assist with coordinating summer associate reviews and mid-summer/end-of-summer evaluations.
• Prepare reports and summaries related to recruiting metrics and initiatives.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries about the recruiting process in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with team members on department projects and initiatives as needed.
• Assist with updating and maintaining various department tracking documents.
• Process expenses, invoices, and check requests through Emburse.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent, self-motivated

Discretion with confidential info

Multi-task management

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Honigman is a premier business law firm, based in Michigan with an international practice. Honigman is consistently recognized as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work, we earned this recognition by recruiting attorneys and staff members with outstanding credentials. Currently, we are looking for a Attorney Recruitment Assistant in our Detroit office. In addition to our Detroit office, we have offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Kalamazoo, Chicago, IL., and Washington D.C. With more than 350 attorneys working in 60 different areas of concentration, Honigman provides timely and cost-effective counsel to clients in numerous industries.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our dynamic Attorney Development and Recruitment team. This position plays a key role in supporting the recruitment and onboarding of legal talent, including law students, lateral attorneys, and summer associates. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment, values teamwork, and demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in coordinating all aspects of the legal recruiting process, including scheduling interviews, collecting candidate materials, and communicating with candidates.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system (viRecruit) and ensure accurate and up-to-date candidate records.
• Prepare and distribute recruiting-related correspondence, including offer letters, interview schedules, and follow-up communications.
• Support the planning and execution of “precruiting,” on-campus interview (OCI) programs, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and event logistics.
• Help organize firm-hosted recruiting events, such as receptions and networking activities.

Onboarding and Integration

• Coordinate pre-employment processes for new hires, including background checks and conflicts checks.
• Assist in preparing orientation schedules and materials for new associates and summer associates.
• Function as a point of contact for incoming hires, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

Summer Associate Program

• Provide administrative support for the summer associate program, including event planning, tracking assignments, and gathering feedback.
• Assist with coordinating summer associate reviews and mid-summer/end-of-summer evaluations.

General Administrative Support

• Prepare reports and summaries related to recruiting metrics and initiatives.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries about the recruiting process in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with team members on department projects and initiatives as needed.
• Assist with updating and maintaining various department tracking documents.
• Process expenses, invoices, and check requests through Emburse.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in legal recruiting, human resources, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Independent, self-motivated, and the ability to take initiative on tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with recruiting software or applicant tracking systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime as necessary to meet business needs.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Honigman provides a generous total compensation package, which includes comprehensive health and well-being benefits, as well as 401k and profit sharing. The anticipated annual pay range for this role is $58,000 to $62,000 (non-exempt). The actual offered pay rate will be determined based on various factors, including qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will enjoy an exceptional career opportunity within a welcoming environment. Eligible employees can also take advantage of Honigman’s comprehensive benefits program, highlights of which are below:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• 401K and profit sharing
• Generous All Purpose Leave (APL) program that increases with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, medical resources, and more)
• Learning and development programs

Honigman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.