Assistant, Legal Recruiting
At a glance
Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Goodwinprocter. Los Angeles · full-time · $55,000–$65,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Maintain candidate records, interview logs and evaluations, and produce reports for lateral and summer associate recruiting
- Arrange interviews, candidate updates, file handling, expense processing and onboarding support for attorney and student hiring
- Organize recruiting events and law school programs, coordinating logistics, attorney involvement and hiring committee activity
- Run parts of the summer associate program, including events, communications, training arrangements and candidate evaluations
- Build interview plans and candidate visits, collect feedback, summarize assessments, and write offer or rejection letters
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree and one to two years of related work, ideally in legal recruiting or career services
- Practical skills with Microsoft Office, recruiting databases and careful use of AI tools
- Strong organization, clear communication and sound judgment with private candidate information
Who this fits
This junior position suits someone who can balance competing deadlines, take initiative, and work both independently and with a team. The role includes occasional travel.
From the employer
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
The Legal Recruiting (LR) Assistant provides key administrative, operational, and logistical support to the Legal Recruiting team and Hiring Partner. This role supports the firm's efforts to attract, recruit, and hire highly qualified law students and experienced attorneys and helps ensure an efficient and positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
What You Will Do:
Maintain recruiting databases and systems, including candidate data entry, reporting, interview tracking, evaluations and record management for lateral and summer associate candidates.
Assist with all aspects of lateral recruiting and law student recruiting, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, file management, expense processing, and onboarding support.
Assist in planning and executing recruiting programs and law school recruiting events, including logistics, attorney participation, hiring committee coordination, and post-offer engagement.
Support the Summer Associate Program through event planning, communications, training logistics, evaluations, and other program initiatives.
Prepare interview schedules, coordinate candidate visits, greet candidates, collect feedback, and compile evaluation summaries.
Draft offer and declination letters.
Process recruiting-related expenses, manage departmental materials and supplies, and assist with other administrative duties as needed.
Partner with internal departments to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new attorneys and summer associates.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or law school career services setting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), recruiting databases, and leveraging AI tools responsibly.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional, responsive, and collegial demeanor.
Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
Self-starter with strong initiative; able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Occasional travel
Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks