Legal Recruiting & Associate Life Coordinator

Simpson Thacher; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Washington, DC, seeks a Legal Recruiting & Associate Life Assistant to help coordinate on-campus and in-office interviews, manage interview logistics, and support summer associate events. The role includes administrative duties for the Legal Talent team and interaction with partners, schools, and vendors.

The position is hybrid in DC and requires 1–2 years in legal recruiting, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of legal recruiting or related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage projects and collaborate in a team.
• Attention to detail and deadline-driven.
• Diplomacy, confidentiality, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-campus and in-office interviewing scheduling.
• Coordinate attorney involvement and interview logistics.
• Plan and execute summer associate events and programs.
• Provide general administrative support to Legal Talent.
• Maintain interview materials and records.
• Liaise with partners, schools, and vendors for recruiting activities.
• Support orientation and ongoing associate life initiatives.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Diplomacy and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Washington, DC, seeks a Legal Recruiting & Associate Life Assistant to help coordinate on-campus and in-office interviews, manage interview logistics, and support summer associate events. The role includes administrative duties for the Legal Talent team and interaction with partners, schools, and vendors.

The position is hybrid in DC and requires 1–2 years in legal recruiting, with strong communication and organizational skills.