Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant

Covington & Burling LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant to provide vital administrative support. This role involves organizing the Summer Associate Program, managing recruitment processes, and maintaining candidate files. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong focus on client service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about contributing to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values integrity and collaboration while supporting the growth of legal talent in a prestigious firm.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in legal recruiting or professional development preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the Legal Recruiting and Professional Development department.
• Assists with organizing the Summer Associate Program and onboarding incoming lawyers.
• Maintains the legal recruiting database and prepares correspondence to candidates.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Service Focus

Confidentiality

Data Entry

Education

College Degree

Tools

MS Office

viRecruit

Job description

Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant

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• The Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant provides administrative support to the Legal Recruiting and Professional Development department for the NY and Boston offices.
• Assists with organizing and implementing the Summer Associate Program, including tracking pre-arrival information, drafting notices, scheduling orientation sessions, exit interviews, creating nametags, and planning social events and training programs.
• Supports all aspects of the recruitment process, such as registering for interview programs, managing resume collection, coordinating job fairs, maintaining candidate files, and scheduling interviews.
• Assists with onboarding incoming lawyers.
• Monitors the Legal Recruiting Outlook email account daily, responding as appropriate.
• Supports lateral associate and judicial clerk applications, preparing candidate summaries and liaising with search firms.
• Maintains the legal recruiting database, viRecruit, and candidate files.
• Prepares correspondence to potential candidates and legal personnel.
• Coordinates payments related to new hires and travel expenses for candidates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Professional Development:

• Schedules Professional Development meetings in relation to NY attorney evaluations.
• Supports training programs in the NY office and assists NY attorneys attending external programs.
• Manages outside training sources, maintains knowledge of available options, and oversees registration policies.
• Engages in special projects, including data tracking and report generation.

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to interact professionally at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a client service focus.
• Capable of balancing priorities and working efficiently under deadlines.
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficient in computer skills, including database search, data entry, and MS Office; familiarity with viRecruit is a plus.
• Available to work additional hours from May through September.
• 1-2 years of experience in legal recruiting or professional development preferred.
• College degree strongly preferred.

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Legal Recruitment & Professional Development Director

Workplace: In-office Monday-Thursday, remote Fridays

Salary range: $65,600 - $92,347

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industry

• Law Practice