Lateral Recruiting Assistant

WSGR

. Provide critical support to the Onboarding Coordinator and lateral attorney recruiting teams .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while managing high volumes of data entry and documentation in a recruiting environment. Proficient in maintaining candidate databases and ensuring compliance with confidentiality and process standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Entry ManagementCandidate Tracking SystemsWorkday ProficiencyAttention to DetailConfidential Information Handling

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Data EntryCandidate Database ManagementConflict ChecksOnboarding DocumentationBackground Checks

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProactive MindsetAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeApplicant Tracking SystemsWorkdayViRecruitHireRight

Industry Keywords

RecruitingLaw FirmProfessional ServicesOnboardingConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide critical support to the Onboarding Coordinator and lateral attorney recruiting teams
Review resumes, calculate GPAs, and perform high-volume applicant-tracking data entry
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate database records
Coordinate pre-hire conflicts checks and track candidate pipeline status
Send ethical-wall lists to hiring partners and perform supplemental conflicts checks before start dates
Coordinate background checks, enter information into HireRight, follow up on verification issues, and summarize reports
Manage Lateral Link assignments and communicate with hiring partners and lateral links
Assist with onboarding documentation, phone orders, orientation schedules, and joining-firm information
Track onboarding progress and flag items at risk of delay
Answer new-hire questions about Workday onboarding and firm processes
Send timely reminders to hiring partners and lateral links
Support Patent Agent recruiting events, including logistics, invitations, and materials
Maintain candidate tracking systems and support recruiting-team reporting
Document recurring new-hire questions and issues
Ensure process compliance and confidentiality of sensitive information
Collaborate with the Onboarding Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator, recruiters, IT, conflicts team, hiring partners, and lateral links

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred
Prior administrative, coordination, or recruiting experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of data entry and documentation without errors
Strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple candidates and deadlines simultaneously
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to set priorities, work independently, and handle varied duties under time constraints
Understanding of unconscious bias and its effect on recruiting and hiring
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Proactive, detail-first mindset with ability to double-check work, catch discrepancies, and follow through
Proficiency with MS Office and applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday, viRecruit, and HireRight

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime may be included
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance
Highly competitive salary and benefits package