Recruiting & Administrative Assistant

Temporary Recruiting & Administrative Assistant

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: Hybrid; three days onsite per week

Duration: Temporary assignment expected to continue through late March; start date to be confirmed

Compensation: $30-$40 per hour

An AM100 law firm is seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional to support its attorney recruiting team. This position combines scheduling, professional correspondence, document preparation, and administrative coordination.

Strong writing and communication skills are a priority. Candidates with backgrounds in administrative support, communications, editorial work, or project coordination are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews, manage calendar changes, and communicate scheduling details to candidates and internal teams.
• Enter candidate information into recruiting systems and track submissions through the review process.
• Prepare and organize correspondence, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Arrange meeting spaces and help ensure virtual interviews run smoothly.
• Maintain electronic files, recruiting records, and external recruiter information.
• Process expenses and organize budget documentation.
• Assist with recruiting agreements, onboarding handoffs, and additional team projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  English, communications, or another writing-intensive field is a plus.
• Approximately two years of professional experience in an administrative, coordination, communications, or related role.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, along with familiarity with Adobe tools.
• Comfort using AI tools and learning new technology.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records, and handle confidential information professionally.
• Availability to work onsite three days per week and overtime as needed.