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Assistant, Legal Recruiting – Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team in Los Angeles.
Support legal recruiting, manage databases, coordinate events, and grow your career.
Intro
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.
What You Will Do:
- Maintain recruiting databases and systems, including candidate data entry, reporting, interview tracking, evaluations and record management for lateral and summer associate candidates.
- Assist with all aspects of lateral recruiting and law student recruiting, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, file management, expense processing, and onboarding support.
- Assist in planning and executing recruiting programs and law school recruiting events, including logistics, attorney participation, hiring committee coordination, and post‑offer engagement.
- Support the Summer Associate Program through event planning, communications, training logistics, evaluations, and other program initiatives.
- Prepare interview schedules, coordinate candidate visits, greet candidates, collect feedback, and compile evaluation summaries.
- Draft offer and declination letters.
- Process recruiting‑related expenses, manage departmental materials and supplies, and assist with other administrative duties as needed.
- Partner with internal departments to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new attorneys and summer associates.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or law school career services setting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), recruiting databases, and leveraging AI tools responsibly.
- 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.
- Occasional travel
Benefits and More
- 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: Yes
The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $55,000.00-$65,000.00