Legal Recruiting Assistant

Simpson Thacher; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York is seeking a Legal Recruiting Assistant to support the Legal Recruiting Team with law student recruitment and the summer associate program. The role involves coordinating interviews, onboarding, and supporting on-campus activities, with overtime during the busy seasons.

You will plan recruiting receptions, OCI events, and campus outreach, maintain calendars and contact information, and assist with feedback collection and onboarding logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–2 years of legal recruiting or related experience preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews and meetings for summer associate and 3L candidates.
• Create in-person and virtual interview schedules and greet candidates.
• Plan and execute recruiting receptions, dinners, and social events.
• Support OCI, resume collections, job fairs, and student sponsorships.
• Maintain recruiting calendars and law school contacts.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation logistics.

Skills

MS Outlook

Organization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary & ObjectivesOverviewSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.Job SummaryThe Legal Recruiting Assistant supports the Legal Recruiting Team in all efforts related to law student recruitment and the summer associate program. Primary responsibilities include assisting in interview attorney preparation, securing and coordinating attorney interviews during the recruiting season, supporting on campus recruiting efforts, and execution of summer program. The position will require overtime hours during the summer and fall seasons.Essential Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist with the preparation, coordination and scheduling of interviews and meetings for summer associate and 3L candidatesCreate in-person and virtual interview schedules for law student candidates; greet candidates and escort them to interviews in support of all programsAssist in planning and executing recruiting receptions, offer dinners, and summer social eventsAssist with law school recruiting initiatives, including on-campus interviews (OCI), resume collections, job fairs, and student organization sponsorships.Coordinate registration, materials, logistics, and attorney participation for law school recruiting events and career fairsMaintain recruiting calendars, key recruiting deadlines, and law school contact information.Assist with summer program planning initiatives, research ideas for summer social events and restaurant venuesPlan summer social events, create invitations, prepare invite lists, coordinate logistics and work with vendors to ensure all details of events are accurate and shared in a timely mannerKeep records and maintain accurate files of summer events including, but not limited to, correspondence, invoices, expense receipts, RSVP lists and general feedbackAssist with summer associate onboarding, arrival logistics, training schedules, and orientation programming; work with Conferences Services to reserve rooms and coordinate detailsAssist in gathering summer associate feedback, evaluations, mid-summer and final reviews from attorneys and preparing review filesRemain current on citywide social offerings throughout the yearMaintain inventory of promotional items and marketing materialsSupport additional marketing efforts through the website and LinkedInBe flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs during peak seasonsAssist in various department projects as neededPerform other duties as assignedEducationRequiredBachelor’s degree requiredSkills and ExperienceRequired1 to 2 years of experience preferred; legal recruiting or equivalent professional related experience preferredAbility to develop and maintain favorable relationships with attorneys and staff in order to develop successful interview schedules and communicate relevant information related to the interview processMust have a professional demeanor and possess excellent organizational and administrative abilitiesAbility to effectively present information verbally and in writingFamiliarity with MS OutlookStrong attention to detailAbility to work in a team atmosphereAbility to work independently and organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a fast paced environmentAbility to work over time and travel as neededClient-focused with a personable and outgoing demeanorPreferredProficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge preferredSalary InformationNY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 at the time of posting.The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Privacy NoticeFor information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice .Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.#LI-Hybrid