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.
We listen, ask key questions, and refine the process
Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area’s discerning business market.
We ensure our clients’ priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.
We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.
Clients and candidates alike find our recruiting services refreshing and reliable.
