Global Legal Recruiting Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Goodwin, in its Global Operations team in New York, seeks a Legal Recruiting (LR) Assistant to support the firm’s talent goals. You will handle candidate records, interview scheduling, and communications with search firms, candidates, and internal teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. Occasional overtime and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a law firm or law school setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with databases; LawCruit experience preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional, responsive, and discreet.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively; occasional extended hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the recruiting database (LawCruit) including candidate records, interview schedules, evaluations, and reporting.
• Coordinate all aspects of the lateral recruiting process: 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 onboarding of new attorneys.
• Manage recruiting materials and supplies; assist with additional projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LawCruit

Job description

Goodwin, in its Global Operations team in New York, seeks a Legal Recruiting (LR) Assistant to support the firm’s talent goals. You will handle candidate records, interview scheduling, and communications with search firms, candidates, and internal teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. Occasional overtime and travel may be required.