Legal Recruiting Assistant | Temporary

October 26, 2026
Washington, DC, US
$22/hr
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The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant to join the DC office of a successful global law firm. The role will support the Legal Recruiting Team with all aspects of hiring, including application management, scheduling interviews, and the on-campus recruiting initiatives. This is a fantastic temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands-on experience in a highly regarded firm! This is a temp assignment will last through early 2027.

Responsibilities Include

  • Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate processes
  • Assist, track, and attend career fairs and their on-campus events
  • Update and maintain detailed candidate information
  • Support post-offer and onboarding processes
  • Provide general administrative and project support to the recruiting team

Qualifications Include

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Prior recruiting or HR experience preferred, law firm exposure a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
  • Professional judgment and discretion handling confidential information

Compensation

  • $22+ hourly DOE

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA 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.