Legal Recruiting Administrator

Esquire Recruiting, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Esquire Recruiting, LLC in New York, NY is seeking a Legal Recruiting Administrator to support the summer associate program and law student recruiting efforts. The role combines event planning, records management, and candidate coordination within a collaborative Legal Recruiting team.

The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days onsite during the Summer Associate Program and otherwise. 35 hours per week, 9:30–5:30.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of legal recruiting experience.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills with ability to meet deadlines; excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager.
• Coordinate and plan all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, work assignments, reviews).
• Help maintain accurate records for the summer program.
• Assist with summer associate onboarding and orientation.
• Attend summer associate program events as required.
• Coordinate summer associate reviews (mid- and end-of-summer).
• Coordinate 1L events and sponsorship opportunities; manage recruiting materials and callback decisions.
• Schedule a portion of law student callback interviews and assist with follow-up materials.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION: Legal Recruiting Administrator

LOCATION: NY, NY

HOURS: 9:30 to 5:30, 35 hours per week

Hybrid: 3 days onsite (during the 10-week Summer Associate Program (May–July), position will be fully onsite)

COMPENSATION: $70,000–$90,000, non-exempt

Legal Recruiting Administrator | Global Law Firm| NY, NY Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 law firm client is hiring an experienced law firm recruiting administrator in their New York office. The Legal Recruiting Associate Administrator will join a supportive and collaborative Legal Recruiting team in the firm's York office. This position will be responsible for supporting the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager with the planning and execution of the summer associate program and executing the firm’s 1L, 2L and 3L recruiting strategies, including law school engagement initiatives for the New York office. Our client firm is offering a highly competitive salary, bonus and benefit package.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager
• Assist in coordinating and planning all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, work assignments, reviews etc.)
• Help maintain accurate records for the summer program
• Assist with summer associate onboarding and orientation as necessary
• Attend summer associate program events as required
• Coordinate summer associate mid- and end-of-summer reviews
• Coordinate 1L events and sponsorship opportunities as needed
• Coordinate 1L and 2L recruiting materials and processing of applications and callback decisions
• Schedule a portion of law student callback interviews as needed
• Coordinate hiring meeting materials and assists with follow-up efforts
• Maintain LawCruit database with accurate and complete records
• Assist with Fall Associate onboarding and orientation as necessary
• Conduct office tours for candidates, summer associates and fall associates
• Must be willing to work overtime as requested, especially during the busy recruiting season and summer program
• Work collaboratively and across the team and other departments of the firm
• Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates

REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years of legal recruiting experience
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and be proactive
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Law firm or professional services experience

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate: