Legal Recruiting Assistant

Morgan Lewis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Legal Recruiting Assistant in its Washington, DC office to support the Legal Recruiting Manager across lateral, law school and campus programs in a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.

The role requires a BA and at least one year of experience; proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with ViRecruit and Symplicity is a plus; strong organization, communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent; minimum one year of experience in legal recruiting or related administrative role.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with ViRecruit is a plus. Familiarity with Symplicity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain applicant-tracking system for lateral candidates and assist with onboarding.
• Coordinate law school recruiting activities, summer program logistics, and evaluation packets.
• Support 1L/2L/on-campus recruiting events, virtual screenings, and interview coordination.
• Handle recruiting expenses via Emburse and manage swag inventory and event logistics.

Skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

ViRecruit

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Symplicity

Job description

Overview

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Legal Recruiting Assistant reporting to the Legal Recruiting Manager. This position will reside in the Washington, D.C. office and will provide administrative support to the legal recruiting function in Washington, D.C. The Legal Recruiting Assistant will assist with the organization and planning of the summer associate program, law school outreach, on-campus, 1L and 2L recruiting, lateral associate recruiting and orientation, and will support the Legal Recruiting team in all aspects of daily tasks. A hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available for this position.

Job responsibilities

• Lateral Recruiting: Maintain applicant-tracking system for lateral candidates. Greet and exit candidates during in-person interviews. Assist with collecting interviewer evaluations. Coordinate lateral new hire onboarding.
• Law School Recruiting: Summer Associate Program — Assist the Legal Recruiting Manager with coordination of the summer associate program. Coordinate logistics and attend all summer associate social events alongside the Legal Recruiting Manager, create name tags, track RSVP attendance, confirm event venues, and day-of event coordination. Assist with the summer associate assignment process, which includes (but not limited to) collecting and assembling evaluation packets for the Hiring Partner, drafting and sending evaluation reminder emails, and synthesizing assignment feedback. Respond to general questions from summer associates and attorneys.
• 1L, 2L, & On-Campus Recruiting: Assist with the coordination of law school recruiting events. Schedule virtual screening and callback interviews as well as greeting & exiting candidates for office visits. Collect interview evaluation forms, send evaluation reminder emails as needed, and assemble candidate application packets for weekly Hiring Committee meetings. Assist with sending correspondence to applicants regarding their application status. Upload application materials to candidate’s application via the applicant-tracking system. Assist with updating and maintaining various law school recruiting tracking documents and event attendance reports.
• Other Responsibilities: Work with the Accounts Payable department to process all recruiting expenses through the Emburse system. Collaborate with Office Services to ship swag to various law schools; and maintain swag closet and inventory. Book conference rooms and order catering. Data entry in applicant tracking system and internal databases. Be an active participant in attorney recruiting office events.

Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and a minimum of one year of experience. The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Proficient technical skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. ViRecruit and Symplicity experience is a plus. Consistently maintain a positive attitude and demeanor in all aspects of the position. Take initiative on tasks and embrace challenges as learning opportunities. Independent, self-starting, and self-motivated. Superior written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and collegially within a team environment are a must. Exceptional organization skills. Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Outstanding judgment and a strong service orientation. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Must be willing and available to work overtime during the spring/summer and fall seasons, and occasionally work in-office on Mondays and Fridays throughout the year.

Salary and benefits

For positions in Washington, DC, the salary range for this position is: $55,500.00 - $88,800.00. The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Privacy and accessibility

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Work status and at-will employment

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.

About the firm

At Morgan Lewis, we work in collaboration around the world—always ready to respond to the needs of our clients and craft powerful solutions for them. From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups. We provide comprehensive litigation, corporate, finance, restructuring, employment and benefits, and intellectual property services in all major industries, helping clients address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes. And we approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.

Recruiter and referrals

SEARCH FIRMS: Morgan Lewis does not accept resumes or referrals from search firms for most staff positions. If you are a search firm, employment agency, or representative of either, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to a position not approved for agency recruiters and/or for an inquiry submitted to anyone other than the recruiting contacts as listed on our main website.