Lawyer Recruiting Assistant

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

. Provide professional support to Lawyer Recruiting Managers, focusing on partner recruiting activity .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in attorney recruiting processes, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and offer preparation. Proficient in managing recruitment data and communications while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Attorney Recruiting Life CycleViRecruit ProficiencyStrong Oral And Written CommunicationAttention To DetailProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Candidate SourcingInterview CoordinationOffer Letter PreparationBackground ChecksReference ChecksData TrackingHiring ReportsConflicts CommunicationProcess AnalysisProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationTime ManagementConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Product SuiteViRecruitLinkedInLeopard ListIntapp

Industry Keywords

Law FirmProfessional ServicesLateral Attorney HiringRecruiting ManagersNALSCNALP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional support to Lawyer Recruiting Managers, focusing on partner recruiting activity
Assist with lateral attorney hiring and integration
Prepare interview schedules and disseminate interview details to candidates and search firms
Greet candidates virtually or in person and monitor interviews
Prepare offer letters and regret communications
Prepare due diligence actions, including background checks, reference checks, and conflicts communication
Assist with lateral attorney sourcing using LinkedIn and Leopard List
Update candidate activity in viRecruit and activity charts
Prepare hiring reports
Communicate with third-party recruiters regarding search agreements, candidate submissions, and candidate status
Conduct market research and support projects to enhance recruiting efforts
Participate in professional organizations including NALSC, NALP, and local legal recruiting groups
Provide integration support for lateral attorney hires with firm management
Prepare conflicts and Intapp reports and hand them off to Practice Group Managers
Enter applicant information into viRecruit and maintain the applicant database
Track data for reporting initiatives
Prepare check requests and reimbursements
Process incoming mail and correspondence
Reserve conference rooms, order lunches, and make restaurant reservations
Handle details for miscellaneous events and department functions
Track referral bonus activity
Assist with projects as they arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior administrative experience in a law firm or other professional services setting is required, preferably in attorney recruiting
Understanding of the attorney recruiting life cycle
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to be adaptive and agile
Ability to coordinate and facilitate project plans to completion
Strong professional oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with various levels of employees and managers to complete tasks in a timely manner and meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft product suite and viRecruit
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Strong process analysis and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and quality control
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and adjust to shifting priorities
Ability to work in-person from the office at least three days each week
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, service-oriented environment
Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
Must adhere to schedules by being timely on breaks, lunches, and meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Bonus eligibility for full-time employees
Optional HSA
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Telemedicine and virtual short-term solution-based counseling services
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work