The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant for one of New York's top corporate law firms. The Assistant will support all aspects of attorney hiring, including on-campus recruitment, callback interviews, and the summer associate program. This role is well suited to candidates with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism. This is a fantastic 3 month temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands-on experience in a highly regarded firm!
Responsibilities Include
- Schedule callback interviews, track school-specific offers, and greet candidates during interviews
- Provide office tours and serve as a point of contact for applicants
- Assist, track, and attend law student recruiting and summer associate program events
- Enter and maintain detailed candidate information into database
- Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team
Qualifications Include
- Bachelor’s degree; legal recruiting experience a plus
- 1+ years of professional work experience
- Experience in a professional services environment is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); viDesktop experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys and staff
- Highly organized, meticulous attention to detail, and discretion handling confidential information
Compensation
- $25/hr+ DOE
This is a temporary opening and is available immediately. Candidates for this position must be based in the NYC area or have independent plans for relocation.
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.
To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.






