Assistant, Legal Recruiting

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.

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’ll Do:

• Maintain and update the recruiting database (LawCruit), including candidate records, interview schedules, evaluations, and reports for all lateral and summer associate hiring.

• Coordinate all aspects of lateral recruiting—data entry, scheduling, candidate communications, file management, expense processing, and onboarding support.

• Assist in planning and executing On-Campus Interview (OCI) programs, including logistics, scheduling, candidate communications, committee coordination, and statistical reporting.

• Support the Summer Associate Program through event planning, communications, training logistics, work assignment tracking, evaluations, and other program initiatives.

• Help organize law school events, including attorney participation, logistics, and follow-up with students and career services offices.

• Prepare and distribute interview schedules; greet candidates; collect feedback; and compile evaluation summaries.

• Draft and distribute offer and declination letters for candidates.

• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure smooth onboarding of new attorneys and summer associates.

• Process recruiting-related expenses, manage departmental materials and supplies, and assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a law firm or law school career services setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with databases; experience with LawCruit preferred.

• 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.

• Willingness to work occasional extended hours as required. 

• Occasional travel as required.

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.