Contract Legal Recruiting Assistant - OCI & Onboarding

Lawyers On Demand; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers on Demand is seeking a contract Legal Recruiting Assistant to support a law firm client. Start ASAP for a 3-month assignment. Location is on site 3 days per week, with hours 9:00 AM–5:30 PM and potential overtime. The role involves OCI support, file prep, interview scheduling, and onboarding tasks.

Strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential. A college degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be available to work additional hours.
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion.
• Uses good judgment and interpersonal communication.
• Balances competing priorities under deadlines with interruptions.
• Self-starter who shows ownership and initiative.
• A college degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and organize candidate applications and materials.
• Prepare candidate files and interview evaluation packets.
• Assist with on-campus interview coordination and scheduling.
• Maintain candidate files and schedules for interviews.
• Communicate professionally with students, attorneys, and career services.
• Monitor and manage the recruiting email account with timely responses.
• Support post-offer processes and onboarding documentation.
• Assist in planning Summer Associate programs and social events.
• Liaise with search firms and prepare candidate summaries for partners.
• Maintain the recruiting database and handle payments for hires and bar fees.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Multitasking

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Lawyers on Demand is seeking a contract Legal Recruiting Assistant to support a law firm client. Start ASAP for a 3-month assignment. Location is on site 3 days per week, with hours 9:00 AM–5:30 PM and potential overtime. The role involves OCI support, file prep, interview scheduling, and onboarding tasks.

Strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential. A college degree is preferred.