Temporary Law School Recruiting Assistant

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a temporary, full-time Law School Recruiting Assistant for a 6-month assignment.

The role will support brand building initiatives and seasonal hiring, handling event planning, data entry, resume processing, interview scheduling, and general administrative tasks with confidentiality and accuracy. The position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of administrative or recruiting experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; overtime may be required.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday and viRecruit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning.
• Perform heavy data entry tasks.
• Process applicants and resumes.
• Assist with interview scheduling.
• Prepare correspondence for candidates and internal teams.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Overtime flexibility

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Workday

viRecruit

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide.

We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.

The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe.

Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

We have an opening for a temporary, full-time Law School Recruiting Assistant starting immediately for a 6-month assignment.

This individual will focus on assisting with our brand building initiatives and seasonal hiring efforts.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with event planning, heavy data entry, processing applicants/resumes, assisting with interview scheduling, preparing correspondences, and general administrative support. This position will also assist with special projects as needed.

This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning
• Assist with heavy data entry
• Process applicants/resumes
• Assist with interview scheduling
• Prepare correspondence
• Provide general administrative support
• Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ years of prior administrative or recruiting experience in a law firm or professional services environment, preferred Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Superior analytical, attention to detail, planning and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and creative with ability to make sound business decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
• Proficient with MS Office and applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday and viRecruit.

The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed.

The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location.

The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: Palo Alto, San Francisco: $24.52 - $33.17 per hour. Century City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle: $22.07 - $29.86 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them.

We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility.

For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment.

With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance.

Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally.

We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential.

Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings.

For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot.

Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.

We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need.

In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes.

In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.

Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide.

Austin, TX Boston, MA Boulder, CO Brussels, Belgium Century City, CA Hong Kong London Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Palo Alto, CA Salt Lake City, UT San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Shanghai (China) Washington, D.C. Wilmington, DE