Assistant, Legal Recruiting

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are 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. Our immersive understanding of these industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team – all business professionals of the firm – was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

As the Talent Acquisition Assistant, Legal, you will provide administrative support to the Legal Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Partner as requested to attract, recruit and hire highly qualified law students and experienced attorneys to meet the Firm’s needs.

What You Will Do:
• Maintain recruiting database (LawCruit) including entry of resume data, on-campus interview information, interview schedules, and reporting for all lateral and summer associate candidates.
• Assist Legal Recruiting Specialist with all aspects of lateral recruiting, including data entry; interview scheduling; candidate file maintenance; expense reimbursement; drafting letters and new hire processes.
• Assist Legal Recruiting Team with all aspects of OCI, including on-campus interview preparation and execution; hiring committee meetings; statistical reporting and metrics and interview scheduling.
• Assist Legal Recruiting Team with all aspects of the Summer Program, including ongoing communications; logistical planning; event preparation and execution; training; work assignment tracking and more.
• Schedule interviews and interview lunches for lateral and summer associate candidates, including preparing marketing packages for interviewees; preparing and distributing interview schedules; meeting and greeting applicants; and gathering interview evaluations and printing summaries.
• Prepare offer and rejection letters for all associate and summer associate candidates.
• Work with other departments to track and maintain necessary onboarding information for all new attorneys and summer associates.
• Answer phones, process recruiting expenses, open and distribute mail, prepare disbursements and maintain department subscriptions spreadsheets, copying, filing, scanning, and other administrative duties as requested.
• Additional projects as assigned by LR Team, Director and various partners and Committee members.

Who You Are:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of related experience, preferably within a law firm or law school career services environment.
• Strong computer skills/proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, comfort working with databases. Knowledge of/experience with LawCruit database, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint a plus. 
• Superb organizational skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously; flexibility and professionalism in dealing with last minute changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; professional and courteous demeanor; ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel and a variety of external entities.
• Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information.
• Attention to detail, initiative to own a project, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• 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

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

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