Legal Recruiting Coordinator – Summer & OCI Programs

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Assistant to support the Legal Recruiting Team with law student recruitment and the summer associate program. The role includes coordinating interviews, scheduling, on-campus recruiting efforts, and executing the summer program, with overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred; legal recruiting or equivalent professional related experience preferred.
• Professional demeanor and excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to present information verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, coordination and scheduling of interviews and meetings for summer associate and 3L candidates.
• Create in-person and virtual interview schedules; greet candidates and escort them to interviews.
• Assist in planning and executing recruiting receptions, offer dinners, and summer social events.
• Assist with on-campus recruiting initiatives, including OCI, resume collections, and job fairs.
• Coordinate registration, materials, logistics, and attorney participation for law school recruiting events.
• Maintain recruiting calendars, deadlines, and law school contact information.
• Assist in summer program planning, research ideas for summer social events and venues.
• Plan summer social events, invitations, RSVP lists, and vendor coordination.
• Keep records of summer events including correspondence, invoices, expense receipts, and feedback.
• Assist summer associate onboarding, arrival logistics, training schedules, and orientation programming.
• Remain current on citywide social offerings; maintain inventory of promotional items and marketing materials.
• Support marketing efforts through website and LinkedIn; adjust hours as needed during peak seasons.

Skills

Interview scheduling

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Outlook

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Overtime flexibility

Travel willingness

Client-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Assistant to support the Legal Recruiting Team with law student recruitment and the summer associate program. The role includes coordinating interviews, scheduling, on-campus recruiting efforts, and executing the summer program, with overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Outlook.