Legal Recruiting Assistant | Temporary

The Ford Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ford Agency, Inc. is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant for a top New York corporate law firm. The role supports all aspects of attorney hiring, including on-campus recruitment, callback interviews, and the summer associate program.

This is a great opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands-on experience in a highly regarded firm. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; legal recruiting experience is a plus.
• 1+ years of professional work experience.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule callback interviews and track school-specific offers.
• Greet candidates and provide office tours; serve as contact for applicants.
• Assist, track, and attend law student recruiting and summer associate program events.
• Enter and maintain detailed candidate information into the database.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Legal recruiting experience a plus

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant for one of New York's top corporate law firms. The Assistant will support all aspects of attorney hiring, including on-campus recruitment, callback interviews, and the summer associate program. This role is well suited to candidates with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism. This is a fantastic 3 month temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands‑on experience in a highly regarded firm!

Responsibilities Include:

• Schedule callback interviews, track school-specific offers, and greet candidates during interviews
• Provide office tours and serve as a point of contact for applicants
• Assist, track, and attend law student recruiting and summer associate program events
• Enter and maintain detailed candidate information into database
• Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree; legal recruiting experience a plus
• 1+ years of professional work experience
  • Experience in a professional services environment is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); viDesktop experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys and staff
• Highly organized, meticulous attention to detail, and discretion handling confidential information

Compensation:

• $25/hr

This is a temporary opening and is available immediately. Candidates for this position must be based in the NYC area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.