Temporary Attorney Recruiting Assistant

Fenwick & West

. Provide general administrative support to the Summer Program and lateral recruitment functions of the Recruiting Department .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJunior💰 $57,000 - $77,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities, with proficiency in managing recruiting processes and candidate communications. Skilled in utilizing recruiting software and maintaining accurate records while effectively coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Knowledge Of Attorney Recruiting ProcessesProficient In MS OfficeExperience In A Law FirmExcellent Attention To DetailAdministrative Experience

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Database ManagementInvoice ProcessingApplicant CorrespondenceRecruiting Calendar MaintenanceInterview Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayLawCruitRecruiting Database Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Recruiting DepartmentSummer ProgramCandidate Follow-UpOCI RegistrationProfessional Service Setting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide general administrative support to the Summer Program and lateral recruitment functions of the Recruiting Department
Monitor and maintain the Recruiting Department inbox, respond to inquiries, and share emails with appropriate parties
Assist with applicant correspondence and submission processes
Maintain physical recruiting supplies and electronic files and records
Process invoices, check requests, and departmental invoices
Update and maintain recruiting calendars, contacts, databases, and applicant records
Assist with summer associate and lateral candidate interviews, including scheduling, evaluation forms, follow-up interviews, and greeting candidates online
Compile evaluations for the Recruiting Committee and/or Practice Area Leaders
Assist with OCI registration, resume organization, and interviewer outreach
Handle offer correspondence and new hire processing
Coordinate candidate expenses, cost sharing, expense records, and reimbursement requests
Assist with planning and executing the Firm’s annual Summer Program, including orientation, events, work assignments, evaluations, and reviews
Attend Summer Program events as needed
Assist with spring presentations and receptions, program and travel arrangements, reservations, lateral hiring, and candidate follow-up
Design and create Attorney Recruiting newsletters as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of attorney recruiting processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure
Ability to communicate and interface with others effectively
Excellent attention to detail
Computer proficient with the ability to enter information to a database
Proficient in MS Office and recruiting database software, preferably Workday and LawCruit
Excellent organizational skills
At least 1 year of administrative experience
Experience in a law firm or professional service setting a plus
Bachelor's degree required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing benefits
A discretionary bonus may be available for eligible employees based on performance
Temporary employees are generally not entitled to the listed benefits except as otherwise required by law