Legal Recruiting Coordinator — Global Programs & Careers

Walraa; Washington; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Cleary Gottlieb in Washington is seeking a Legal Recruiting Assistant to support law student recruitment, lateral hiring, and the Summer Associate Program, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

You will coordinate interview programs, manage databases, assist with onboarding, track metrics, and help with marketing and branding of recruiting efforts. The role offers exposure to a global firm and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, client service, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong events coordination and organization skills.
• Exercises good judgment, has excellent organization skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and in a team, plan ahead, push projects forward and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full interview programs (CIP/OCI), callback interviews, and events.
• Serve as a primary contact for law schools, career offices, and candidates.
• Manage recruiting databases, tracking systems, and candidate records.
• Assist in planning law school job fairs, networking events, and sponsorships.
• Prepare interview materials and monitor deadlines for offers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Job description

Cleary Gottlieb in Washington is seeking a Legal Recruiting Assistant to support law student recruitment, lateral hiring, and the Summer Associate Program, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

You will coordinate interview programs, manage databases, assist with onboarding, track metrics, and help with marketing and branding of recruiting efforts. The role offers exposure to a global firm and requires strong organizational and communication skills.