Temporary Law Student Recruiting Assistant
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PT
Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite, 4-5 days per week
Assignment Length: Approximately 3-6 months, with potential for temp-to-hire conversion
Start Date: ASAP
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established professional services organization seeking a Temporary Law Student Recruiting Assistant to support attorney recruiting, onboarding, and early-career development initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, personable, and detail-oriented professional to contribute to recruiting operations within a fast-paced legal environment. The role will support law student and entry-level hiring, coordinate candidate interviews and recruiting events, assist with onboarding, and help manage summer associate programming.
The ideal candidate has prior recruiting or administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment and brings strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. Candidates with transferable administrative experience who are eager to develop their recruiting expertise are encouraged to apply.
This assignment is expected to last approximately 3-6 months, with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs. Permanent employment is not guaranteed.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruiting Coordination: Support law student and entry-level recruiting activities, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, interviewer feedback collection, and preparation of candidate files.
- Candidate Management: Maintain accurate candidate records, update recruiting databases and applicant tracking systems, and ensure timely entry of application information.
- Onboarding Support: Assist with onboarding and orientation for summer associates, entry-level attorneys, lateral hires, and other incoming professionals.
- Program Coordination: Help plan and execute summer associate programming, including orientations, training sessions, social events, and performance tracking.
- Law School Relations: Coordinate with law school career services departments and student organizations on interview programs, sponsorships, and engagement opportunities.
- Interview Logistics: Organize recruiting events and interview programs, coordinate schedules, prepare materials, and manage event logistics.
- Event Planning: Assist with professional networking events, welcome receptions, associate gatherings, and other office activities in partnership with facilities teams and external vendors.
- Reporting & Data Management: Maintain recruiting and hiring data, respond to information requests, administer surveys, and prepare reports and statistics as needed.
- Administrative Support: Assist with special projects and general administrative responsibilities while helping ensure recruiting processes run smoothly and efficiently.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build positive working relationships with attorneys, recruiting professionals, candidates, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least one year of administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment required.
- Previous recruiting experience is preferred, with legal recruiting experience especially desirable.
- Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruiting database is a plus.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer-based administrative tools.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, approachable demeanor.
- Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Self-starter with the ability to learn new systems quickly, work independently, and take initiative with minimal direction.
- Adaptability and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule & Additional Requirements
- Must be able to work onsite in the San Francisco office 4-5 days per week.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the San Francisco office, ideally within approximately one hour.
- Occasional travel to a secondary Bay Area office will be required, approximately once per week as needed.
- Must be comfortable working additional hours when necessary, including occasional evening events and overtime during recruiting season and summer associate programming.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Gain hands-on experience supporting recruiting and talent development within a legal environment.
- Work closely with professionals across recruiting, onboarding, and early-career development.
- Build experience coordinating interviews, managing candidate information, and planning professional events.
- Explore the potential for a permanent opportunity following the temporary assignment.