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Legal Recruiting Assistant

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Posted October 30, 2025
Compensation $25 hourly
LocationNew York
Job Type Temporary
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant for one of New York's top corporate law firms. The Assistant will support the Legal Recruiting and Professional Development Manager with all aspects of attorney hiring, including on-campus recruitment, callback interviews, and the summer associate program. This role is well suited to candidates with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism. This is a fantastic 6 month temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands-on experience in a highly regarded firm!

Responsibilities Include:
  • Schedule callback interviews, track school-specific offers, and greet candidates during interviews
  • Provide office tours and serve as a point of contact for applicants
  • Assist, track, and attend law student recruiting and summer associate program events
  • Enter and maintain detailed candidate information into database
  • Liaise with summer associates to address inquiries and support program activities
  • Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor’s degree; legal recruiting experience a plus
  • 1+ years professional work experience, law firm experience a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); viDesktop experience a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys and staff
  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional judgment, maturity, and discretion handling confidential information

This is a temp-to-hire opening and is available immediately. Candidates for this position must be based in the NYC area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

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