Goodwin Procter

Specialist, Legal Recruiting

Goodwin Procter • $97K — $107K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3-5 years of direct work experience, preferably in law firm recruitment.
  • Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Capable of exercising sound judgment and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute on-campus recruiting activities including interviews.
  • Oversee summer program logistics and evaluations for Santa Monica and Los Angeles.
  • Manage relationships with law schools and organize recruitment-related events.
  • Support lateral associate recruiting strategies and processes.
  • Assist with firmwide initiatives and ad hoc projects as needed.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement & Savings Plan.
  • Emergency back-up care for children and adults.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Employee recognition and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
The Legal Recruiting Specialist coordinates the on-campus recruiting process, the summer program, and provides assistance and direction with regard to lateral hiring and law school relations. Along with the Sr. Recruitment Manager, the Specialist is a "face of the firm" for all CA attorney hires and is called upon to ensure that the recruiting efforts and events run smoothly and consistently. The position has significant responsibilities for our Los Angeles and Santa Monica offices. What You Will Do: • On-Campus Recruiting: Plan and execute screener and call-back interviews. Evaluate resumes, participate in strategy planning, and provide statistical reporting for weekly hiring partner meetings. • Summer Program: Oversee Santa Monica and Los Angeles summer programs which includes event planning, work assignment allocation, coordinating work evaluations and processing final reviews. Other responsibilities include assisting with orientation, offers, tracking attendance at events, working with outside vendors, etc. • Law School Relations: Work with the California and Law School Relations teams on entry-level recruiting process, effective recruitment methods, candidate-specific issues, sponsorships and other proposals for firm participation at law schools. Act as lead organizer for student groups and Career Services Office-led activities. • Lateral Associate Recruiting: Assist Sr. Recruitment Manager as needed to devise strategy to proactively build pipeline. Oversees data input and status of recruitment activity in LawCruit, arranges interviews, manages due diligence process and prepares offer letters. • Firmwide Initiatives & Ad Hoc Projects: Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed. Who You Are: • Bachelor's degree required. • 3-5 years of direct work experience. Prior law firm recruitment experience strongly preferred. • Exceptionally strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload. Must be able to handle pressure, extended hours (if requested), and work on multiple projects and changing priorities. • Superior interpersonal and communication skills, professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel, as well as others outside of the firm. • Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills, and ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information. • Willingness to participate in weeknight events required. • Travel required. #LI-JM1 Benefits and More At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including: • 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 This position is eligible for overtime: No The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $97,000.00 - $107,000.00

About Goodwin Procter

Goodwin Procter LLP is a global law firm with a history of working on groundbreaking matters, including many of the most significant transactions, landmark cases and precedent-setting regulatory and enforcement matters. Our approximately 1,200 lawyers across the United States, Europe and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries. Our unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and investors in a rapidly-changing, technology-driven economy enables us to provide a distinct competitive advantage to our clients.
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