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Legal Recruiting Assistant

Posted October 31, 2025
Compensation $25/hr
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Temporary
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant to join the DC office of a successful global law firm. The Assistant will support the Legal Recruiting Team with all aspects of hiring, including application management, scheduling interviews, and the summer associate program. This is a fantastic temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands-on experience in a highly regarded firm!

Responsibilities Include:
  • Schedule interviews, track school-specific offers, and coordinate candidate processes
  • Provide office tours and serve as a point of contact for applicants
  • Assist, track, and attend career fairs and summer associate program events
  • Update and maintain detailed candidate information 
  • Support post-offer and onboarding processes
  • Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team

Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor’s degree; legal recruiting experience a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
  • Professional judgment and discretion handling confidential information

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA 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.