Partner Recruiting Assistant

Fisher-; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Telehealth

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking a Partner Recruiting Assistant to support the lateral partner recruiting lifecycle in a fully remote team environment. The role emphasizes administrative, systems, and logistics support under guidance, with opportunities to develop toward Coordinator level.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of law firm experience, with strong organizational and communication skills and discretion handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least one year of law firm experience; admin/recruiting/operations background preferred.
• Experience maintaining databases, tracking tools, or ATS platforms is preferred.
• Interest in pursuing a career in legal recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of lateral partner recruiting.
• Review and process resume submissions and inquiries; enter data into ATS and maintain records.
• Schedule and organize interviews for candidates (virtual and in-person).
• Prepare and organize electronic interview evaluation packets.
• Solicit feedback from attorneys and coordinate partner growth initiatives.
• Distribute resumes to team members and assist with communications and data requests.
• Collaborate with offices and departments on recruiting matters.
• Process vendor invoices and candidate expenses; monitor budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion with confidential info

Remote work proficiency

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS platforms

Smartsheet

AI tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Partner Recruiting Assistant to support the firm’s lateral partner recruiting activities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Partner Recruiting, this role provides administrative, systems, and process support to the department’s Director, Managers, and Coordinators. Responsibilities include maintaining recruiting systems and records, coordinating scheduling and logistics, processing documentation, and assisting with reports and candidate materials.

This entry-level position works within established procedures with regular guidance and review, offering exposure to the lateral partner recruiting lifecycle and opportunities to develop skills for advancement to the Coordinator level. Success requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and responsive, professional communication in a fully remote team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of lateral partner recruiting.
• Review and process all resume submissions and employment inquiries, enter candidate information into the applicant tracking system and maintain related data and records.
• Schedule and arrange logistics in connection with virtual and in-person interviews for candidates.
• Prepare and organize electronic interview evaluation packets for lateral hiring decisions.
• Solicit and follow up with attorneys for lateral candidate interview evaluations and feedback.
• Assist in coordination of partner strategic growth initiatives.
• Organize and send resumes to all Partner Recruiting Team members.
• Assist with preparing communications and reports, and responding to ad hoc data requests.
• Collaborate with colleagues in offices and other departments regarding recruiting matters.
• Process vendor invoices and department and candidate expenses and monitor budget
• Perform additional duties assigned by the legal recruiting team.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least one year of law firm experience required; experience in an administrative, recruiting, or operations role preferred.
• Experience maintaining databases, tracking tools, or applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Interest in pursuing a career in legal recruiting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and data.
• Ability to manage a high volume of assignments, competing priorities, and deadlines while supporting multiple team members.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approach.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of candidate, compensation, and strategic information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, and the ability to learn ATS platforms, Smartsheet, and AI tools.
• Ability to work independently and reliably in a remote environment, communicate responsively, and follow through on assignments.
• Willingness to learn lateral partner recruiting processes and assume additional responsibilities as skills develop.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, exceptional talent is the foundation of our success. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional, dynamic environment leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our leadership fosters professional growth and provides opportunities to challenge yourself.

Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 15 days of paid time off (including sick leave as applicable), and 10 paid holidays per benefit year. Wellness programs and 24/7 telehealth services support your overall well-being. Visit www.fisherphillips.com to learn more.

Additional Notes

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

As part of our initial screening process, we may use an AI tool to compare the skills and job titles from your resume with the job description, using machine learning or artificial intelligence based on their contextual meaning and relevancy. This is NOT an automated employment decision tool (‘AEDT’) and will not be used to make selection decisions. It is only used (occasionally) in addition to manual screening.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.