Temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant — On-Campus Hiring (DC)

Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant to join the DC office of a global law firm. The role will support the Legal Recruiting Team with all aspects of hiring, including application management, scheduling interviews, and the on-campus recruiting initiatives.

This is a fantastic temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands‑on experience in a highly regarded firm! This is a temp assignment will last through early 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior recruiting or HR experience preferred (law firm exposure a plus).
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional judgment and discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate processes.
• Assist, track, and attend career fairs and on-campus events.
• Update and maintain detailed candidate information.
• Support post-offer and onboarding processes.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Prior HR experience

Ability to shift priorities

Highly organized

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant to join the DC office of a global law firm. The role will support the Legal Recruiting Team with all aspects of hiring, including application management, scheduling interviews, and the on-campus recruiting initiatives.

This is a fantastic temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands‑on experience in a highly regarded firm! This is a temp assignment will last through early 2027.