Legal Recruiting Administrator

Location: Onsite NYC

Salary: $,000 base

An international law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Lawyer Recruiting Administrator to join their New York office. This full-time position is an integral part of the Lawyer Recruiting and Development team, supporting entry-level attorney recruitment and assisting with lateral associate hiring, particularly for the Capital Finance and Real Estate practice group.

The ideal candidate will bring a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and strong communication skills to a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Coordinate all aspects of the law student and entry-level attorney recruiting process for the New York office.
• Schedule candidate interviews, arrange attorney participation, and prepare/distribute interview schedules and candidate materials.
• Greet and orient candidates during in-office interviews, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Collect and compile interview feedback for review by the Recruiting Committee or relevant practice group.
• Draft candidate correspondence, including offer letters and rejection notices.
• Support law school outreach efforts by researching and coordinating events at target New York law schools.
• Assist the Recruiting Manager with lateral hiring for the Capital Finance and Real Estate group, including:
  • Posting job openings
  • Reviewing resumes and coordinating interviews
  • Managing candidate communication and scheduling
  • Liaising with search firms as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with all applicants and ensure compliance with firm-wide response timelines.

• Education
  :
  High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience
  :
  Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, ideally within a law firm, professional services, or another client-service-focused organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with Law Cruit or other applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.