Legal Recruiting Specialist
Goodwin
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $97,000 - $107,000 per year
About the role
- Plan and execute screener and call-back interviews for on-campus recruiting
- Evaluate resumes, participate in strategy planning, and provide statistical reporting for weekly hiring partner meetings
- Oversee Santa Monica and Los Angeles summer programs including event planning, work assignment allocation, coordinating work evaluations and processing final reviews
- Work with California and Law School Relations teams on entry-level recruiting process, effective recruitment methods, candidate-specific issues, sponsorships and proposals for firm participation at law schools
- Act as lead organizer for student groups and Career Services Office-led activities
- Assist Sr. Recruitment Manager as needed to build pipeline for lateral associate recruiting
- Oversee data input and status of recruitment activity in LawCruit, arrange interviews, manage due diligence process and prepare offer letters
- Assist with ad hoc projects and firmwide initiatives as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-5 years of direct work experience
- Prior law firm recruitment experience strongly preferred
- Exceptionally strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload
- Must be able to handle pressure, extended hours (if requested), and work on multiple projects and changing priorities
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel, as well as others outside of the firm
- Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills, and ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
- Willingness to participate in weeknight events required
- Travel required
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
data inputstatistical reportingevent planningwork assignment allocationcandidate evaluationoffer letter preparation
Soft Skills
organizational skillsability to prioritize workloadinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsjudgmentability to handle pressureability to manage multiple projectsprofessional demeanorconfidentiality
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree