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Legal Recruiting Specialist

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to supporting Legal Recruiting initiatives and will work closely with the Assistant Director of U.S. Entry Level Recruiting.

Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms * Assist the Director of Career Development and/or Chief Legal Talent Officer with recruiting efforts * Assist with student recruiting as ...

Legal Assistant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Legal recruiting is a personal service business. We offer both the firms and candidates with whom ... Legal Assistants * Legal Secretaries * Paralegals * Receptionists * E-Discovery (eDiscovery) * ...

Legal Recruiting Assistant

New York, NY · Hybrid

$65K - $70K/yr

  • Retirement

Legal Recruiting Assistant (Global Law Firm) LOCATION: New York, NY (Hybrid) COMPENSATION: Salary up to $70,000 base salary plus overtime, discretionary bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and ...

Executive Assistant (Legal)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

As the Executive Assistant to our Chief Legal Officer and members of the Legal team, you will be ... This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring ...

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The Legal Recruiting Assistant helps maintain accurate recruiting records and timely communications with candidates, law schools, attorneys, and internal stakeholders to support an organized and ...

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How much do assistant legal recruiter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant legal recruiter in the United States is $80,258.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant legal recruiter?

Assistant Legal Recruiters are professionals who support legal recruiting teams in law firms or legal departments by helping to identify, screen, and coordinate candidates for legal positions. Their responsibilities often include scheduling interviews, maintaining candidate databases, communicating with applicants, and assisting with onboarding processes. They play a crucial role in ensuring the recruitment process runs smoothly and efficiently, often acting as a liaison between candidates, recruiting managers, and attorneys. Assistant Legal Recruiters need strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage multiple tasks and interact with various stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant legal recruiter?

To thrive as an Assistant Legal Recruiter, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of legal industry roles, often supported by a bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment databases, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are typically required. Excellent communication, relationship-building abilities, and discretion help candidates stand out in this client-facing role. These skills ensure efficient candidate placement, seamless coordination, and the maintenance of professional standards in a competitive legal recruitment environment.

What are typical challenges faced by an assistant legal recruiter, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Legal Recruiters often encounter challenges such as managing a high volume of candidate applications, coordinating complex interview schedules, and maintaining effective communication between candidates and hiring partners. Staying organized and utilizing applicant tracking systems can help streamline the process. Building strong relationships with both candidates and legal teams is key to ensuring successful placements and smooth collaboration.

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Senior Legal Recruiting Manager

Gunderson Law Firm

Redwood City, CA • On-site

$175 - $200/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

## Senior Legal Recruiting ManagerApplylocations: Redwood City, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100216Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a **Senior****Legal Recruiting Manager** in the Silicon Valley office to support the Director of Legal Recruiting and oversee lateral and entry-level legal recruiting. The Sr. Legal Recruiting Manager will manage a team of coordinators and assistants, drive the attorney hiring process and related initiatives, and collaborate with the firm’s attorneys and business professionals. **Job Responsibilities*** Manage the recruitment process for lateral associates, including: coordinate with local Hiring Partners and Practice Group Leaders, conduct outreach to and build professional relationships with search firm recruiters, strategically source candidates via internal referrals and targeted searches, review and screen candidate materials, manage the interview process, liaise with senior management on offer approvals, oversee candidate offer process and due diligence follow-up, work with HR and Immigration team on candidate sponsorship needs.* Drive efforts and manage entry-level recruitment, including: coordinate with local Hiring Partners and law school teams, partner with law school career services offices and student organizations, plan for student outreach and events, develop and execute plan for on-campus engagement, set hiring targets, and oversee the interview and offer process.* Plan and execute the West Coast Summer Associate Program, including but not limited to: oversee pre-onboarding communications, plan and execute orientation, trainings, events, work assignment process and evaluation collection, lead Summer Associate Committee meetings.* Compile and utilize recruitment statistics and market trends in order to report on and optimize recruitment processes.* Implement best hiring practices and recommend improvements to policies and processes.* Partner with the Director of Legal Recruiting to implement firm and team strategic goals.* Manage Legal Recruiting budget and reimbursement approvals.* Oversee approval of attorney Legal Recruiting investment hours.* Develop and lead interviewer trainings and new attorney Legal Recruiting orientation.* Provide training, supervision, feedback, evaluations and mentorship to legal recruiting team members.* Collaborate with Marketing and Culture and Inclusion teams to develop Legal Recruiting brochures, swag and firm collateral.* Oversee development and distribution of the quarterly Legal Recruiting Newsletter.* Manage, train, evaluate, mentor and motivate direct reports, contributing to their development and advancement by setting standards, goals and expectations for expected and successful performance.* Other duties and projects as assigned.**Job/Education Requirements*** The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of prior legal recruiting experience in an AmLaw 200 or larger law firm.* Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, manage projects from inception to completion and meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Superior written, organizational and communication skills.* Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.* Use of good judgment and discretion.* Ability to work across multiple offices, travel as needed and work overtime, as needed.* Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) are required. Experience with Smartsheet and viRecruit is preferred.**Status*** Full Time, Exempt.* Hybrid.The annualized base salary range for this position is expected to be $175,000.00-$200,000.00. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives for which this position is eligible.In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and fertility and family building support.*Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.* #J-18808-Ljbffr