Global Legal Recruiting & Programs Coordinator

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to join the Global Operations Team in Boston. You will manage candidate data, schedule interviews, assist with summer associate programs, and help coordinate onboarding for new attorneys and summer associates.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with strong organization, communication, and discretion, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruiting databases. Occasional travel may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or law school career services setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), recruiting databases, and AI tools responsibly.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional, responsive, and collegial demeanor.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion; self-starter who can work independently

Responsibilities

• Maintain recruiting databases and systems, including candidate data entry, reporting, interview tracking, evaluations and record management for lateral and summer associate candidates.
• Assist with all aspects of lateral recruiting and law student recruiting, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, file management, expense processing, and onboarding support.
• Assist in planning and executing recruiting programs and law school recruiting events, including logistics and post-offer engagement.
• Support the Summer Associate Program through event planning, communications, training logistics, evaluations, and other program initiatives.
• Prepare interview schedules, coordinate candidate visits, greet candidates, collect feedback, and compile evaluation summaries.
• Draft offer and declination letters.
• Process recruiting-related expenses, manage departmental materials and supplies, and assist with other administrative duties as needed.
• Partner with internal departments to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new attorneys and summer associates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree

1–2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recruiting databases

Job description

Goodwin is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to join the Global Operations Team in Boston. You will manage candidate data, schedule interviews, assist with summer associate programs, and help coordinate onboarding for new attorneys and summer associates.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with strong organization, communication, and discretion, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruiting databases. Occasional travel may be expected.