Legal Recruiter Job at Addison Group, New York, NY

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  • Addison Group
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Recruiting Coordinator (Temporary)

Location: Manhattan, NY

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $28 - $32/hr (DOE)

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a prestigious law firm, seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support their growing recruitment team. This is a temporary role through the end of August, ideal for individuals with experience in legal recruiting, event planning, and administrative support.

Job Description:

As a Legal Recruiting Coordinator , you will play a key role in supporting attorney hiring efforts, coordinating recruitment events, and assisting with the firm’s Summer Associate Program. This position requires a detail-oriented and personable professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working long hours during peak hiring seasons.

Key Responsibilities:

Summer Associate Program Support:

  • Assist in planning and executing the firm’s Summer Associate Program, including scheduling events, coordinating logistics, and managing communications.
  • Prepare materials such as handbooks, binders, and welcome gifts.
  • Support summer associates with assignments, evaluations, and professional development activities.
  • Attend networking and social events to ensure a seamless experience for participants.

Recruiting & Interview Coordination:

  • Schedule interviews for lateral associates, judicial clerks, and law students.
  • Collect and track candidate feedback to support hiring decisions.
  • Arrange travel and accommodations for candidates as needed.
  • Maintain up-to-date records in applicant tracking systems and generate reports as needed.

Event Coordination & Relationship Management:

  • Act as a firm representative and maintain relationships with candidates, law schools, vendors, and attorneys.
  • Help plan and coordinate recruiting receptions, networking events, and law school outreach initiatives.
  • Manage recruitment materials, promotional items, and department files.

Administrative & Budget Support:

  • Track attorney mentoring budgets and assist with mentor pairings.
  • Help organize mentoring activities and professional development events.
  • Process expense reports, invoices, and budget tracking related to recruiting efforts.

Qualifications:

  • 1–3 years of experience in legal recruiting, HR, event coordination, or a related field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills—outgoing and professional demeanor required.
  • Excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Comfortable working long hours, including overtime, during peak hiring seasons.
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems (viRecruit preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).

Additional Details:

  • Location: Onsite, 5 days per week; must be available for overtime and after-hours events.
  • Hours: Standard hours are 9 AM – 5 PM; additional hours required during peak periods.
  • Hours per Week: 35–40+ hours, depending on workload and events.
  • Eligible for Overtime: Yes.
  • Background Check Required: Yes

Perks:

  • Gain experience working with a prestigious law firm.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-profile recruiting events.
  • Work closely with attorneys, law schools, and legal professionals.
  • Dynamic and engaging work environment with opportunities to expand your professional network.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer work, Local area, Remote job,

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