Job Description
Job Description
Legal Recruiting Assistant (Entry Level)
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Type: 5-Month Contract (December – April)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
We’re working with a top international law firm that’s hiring an entry-level Legal Recruiting Assistant to support their attorney recruiting team during the busy 2L hiring season. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition, HR, or legal recruiting at a prestigious global organization.
About the Role
The Recruiting Assistant will help coordinate interview logistics, manage candidate materials, and support various aspects of the firm’s law school recruiting program. You’ll work closely with the recruiting team, attorneys, and candidates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — gaining valuable exposure to how large-scale recruiting operates at an elite firm.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare for the 2L recruiting season by gathering law school and candidate materials.
- Organize attorney interview packets, including resumes, evaluation forms, and school statistics.
- Schedule callback interviews and manage updates, cancellations, and changes.
- Track candidate feedback and maintain data in applicant tracking systems (viRecruit and Flo Recruit).
- Prepare reports, summaries, and materials for Hiring Committee meetings.
- Support lateral recruiting initiatives and assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; ideal for recent grads interested in recruiting, HR, or legal operations.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A professional, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic entry point into the world of legal recruiting and professional services HR — ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in talent acquisition or law firm administration.
Company DescriptionAtlas Search is an executive recruiting firm dedicated to placing accounting, finance, middle office, information technology, human resources, and office / accounting support professionals. Our clients range from Fortune 500 to start-ups and we service all industries ranging from Financial Services to Media & Entertainment. We were founded on the principle of relationships; our firm has been built on partnering with candidates and clients with a focus on their long-term interests. We provide Technology professionals like yourself on a permanent basis for our clients across all industries. Specialties include: Software Engineers, Web Developers, iOS/Android Engineers, Data Analysts, Business Intelligence, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Help Desk/Desktop Support, Systems Administrators/Engineers, Network Administrators/Engineers, Cloud/DevOps Engineers, Application Support, Business Analysts, Project Managers, IT Managers, CTOs, etc.
Company Description
Atlas Search is an executive recruiting firm dedicated to placing accounting, finance, middle office, information technology, human resources, and office / accounting support professionals. Our clients range from Fortune 500 to start-ups and we service all industries ranging from Financial Services to Media & Entertainment. We were founded on the principle of relationships; our firm has been built on partnering with candidates and clients with a focus on their long-term interests. We provide Technology professionals like yourself on a permanent basis for our clients across all industries. Specialties include: Software Engineers, Web Developers, iOS/Android Engineers, Data Analysts, Business Intelligence, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Help Desk/Desktop Support, Systems Administrators/Engineers, Network Administrators/Engineers, Cloud/DevOps Engineers, Application Support, Business Analysts, Project Managers, IT Managers, CTOs, etc.