Legal Recruiting Assistant | Temporary

The Ford Agency, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ford Agency, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant to join the DC office of a global law firm. You will support the Legal Recruiting Team with interviewing coordination, campus recruiting initiatives, and applicant management.

The assignment runs through early 2027 and offers hands-on experience in a respected firm. Candidates should be located in DC, MD, or VA or have relocation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior recruiting or HR experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate processes.
• Assist, track, and attend career fairs and on-campus events.
• Update and maintain detailed candidate information.
• Support post-offer and onboarding processes.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant to join the DC office of a successful global law firm. The role will support the Legal Recruiting Team with all aspects of hiring, including application management, scheduling interviews, and the on-campus recruiting initiatives. This is a fantastic temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands‑on experience in a highly regarded firm! This assignment will last through early 2027.

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate processes
• Assist, track, and attend career fairs and their on-campus events
• Update and maintain detailed candidate information
• Support post-offer and onboarding processes
• Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior recruiting or HR experience preferred, law firm exposure a plus
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to shift priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Professional judgment and discretion handling confidential information

Compensation

• $22+ hourly DOE