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How much do entry level temporary jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level temporary in California is $16.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.43 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are entry level temporary jobs?

Entry level temporary jobs are short-term positions designed for individuals who are new to the workforce or a specific field. These roles typically require minimal prior experience and offer on-the-job training. They are ideal for gaining work experience, building a resume, and exploring different industries. Temporary jobs can last from a few days to several months and may sometimes lead to permanent employment opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Temporary employee, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Temporary employee, you generally need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer literacy, and a willingness to learn new tasks quickly. Familiarity with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite and common workplace systems like email and scheduling tools is often expected. Reliability, adaptability, and strong communication skills help you stand out by enabling smooth collaboration and quick integration into various teams. These skills and qualities ensure you can efficiently support organizational needs, adapt to changing assignments, and make a positive impression in short-term roles.

What is the difference between Entry Level Temporary vs Entry Level Permanent?

AspectEntry Level TemporaryEntry Level Permanent
CredentialsMinimal certifications, often no specialized credentials requiredSimilar; usually no advanced certifications needed for entry roles
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments, often in multiple locations or companiesLong-term employment with a single employer
Employer UsageUsed by staffing agencies and companies for short-term needsDirect employment by companies for ongoing roles
Search & Comparison IntentPeople exploring short-term work options or trying out companiesIndividuals seeking stable, long-term employment

Entry Level Temporary roles are short-term positions often filled through staffing agencies, providing flexibility and varied experience. Entry Level Permanent positions offer stability and ongoing employment with a single employer. Both roles typically require similar credentials but differ mainly in duration and employment stability.

What Are Entry-Level Temporary Jobs?

Entry-level temporary positions include positions like data entry clerk and administrative assistant. You usually find these jobs through a temporary contract based on current company staffing needs. These jobs frequently offer some training and do not require any previous industry experience to get the assignment. As a temp, you may help provide different types of support, such as working phones, making orders, or adding information to databases. The duration of each contract can vary, but they can run anywhere from several weeks to several months. Any positions that require more than a year of work are usually full jobs instead of temporary contracts.

What types of tasks and responsibilities can I expect in an Entry Level Temporary position?

In an Entry Level Temporary role, you can expect to handle a variety of support tasks depending on the organization's needs. Common responsibilities include data entry, filing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and assisting different departments with administrative tasks. These roles often provide an opportunity to learn about the company and its operations, and you may work closely with permanent staff to support ongoing projects. Flexibility and adaptability are important, as your daily duties may change based on shifting priorities.
What are the most commonly searched types of Temporary jobs in California? The most popular types of Temporary jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Entry Level Temporary jobs? Cities in California with the most Entry Level Temporary job openings:
Infographic showing various Entry Level Temporary job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,766 per year, or $16.7 per hour.
Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Fenwick & West LLP

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$23.50 - $31.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Job Description Summary:
Fenwick is seeking a Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator who will collaborate closely with the Attorney Recruiting team and other teams across the firm to coordinate recruiting efforts related to hiring law students, lateral attorneys, partner recruiting, entry-level associates, temporary attorneys, staff attorneys, and patent agents.
This position can be based in our Silicon Valley (CA) or San Francisco (CA) office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work both from home and at your designated Fenwick office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by your department's directives.
Job Description:
  • Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews.
  • Schedule call-back interviews and greet recruits. Gather interview evaluations and prepare evaluation packets for the Hiring Partners and Recruiting Managers. Follow up on decisions, including initiate letters to candidates, update records and monitor follow-up calls.
  • Draft and finalize attorney offer letters.
  • Work closely with Legal Personnel, Human Resources, and other departments as needed to understand offer letter terms and manage negotiation of terms with candidates.
  • Handle offer correspondence and new hire processing, including, but not limited to, initiating background requests and conflicts checks.
  • Coordinate expense and cost sharing for candidates.
  • Generate reports, including LawCruit, Workday, Smartsheet, recruiting database and other spreadsheets.
  • Build and maintain good relationships with universities and other educational institutions.
  • Assist in developing ongoing relationships with search firm consultants, ensuring that these resources are provided up-to-date information about the firm, our practice, hiring goals and standards.
  • Post job ads and source potential candidates.
  • Act as a liaison with lateral hires, search firms, and summer associates.
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting and law school team to coordinate Summer Program events, summer associate work assignment system, track evaluations, follow-up with attorneys, coordinate mid-summer and exit reviews.
  • Prepare registration materials for fall on-campus interviewing, coordinate law school and hotel arrangements for on-campus interviewers if needed and register for law school on-campus interviews when applicable.
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting and law school team to coordinate spring law school presentations, law firm branding events and receptions.
  • Work closely with team members on various programs, meetings, and events, including the coordination of all arrangements, mailings and marketing for programs, presentations, and receptions.
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting on identifying and registering for STEAM Career Fairs related to Patent Engineer and Patent Scientist hiring.
  • Work closely with the Senior Attorney Recruiting Manager on scheduling partner recruiting interviews and updating partner candidate dashboard and other materials/databases as requested.
  • Coordinate hiring and pre-arrival actions for lateral attorneys, including reference checks, conflicts submittals, State bar verifications and relocation.
  • Act as a liaison with lateral hires, coordinating new hire paperwork, start dates and relocation as needed.
  • Collaborate with other departments to arrange first-week orientation and integration activities.
  • Staff and coordinate temporary document review needs of the firm, including, but not limited to, requesting conflicts checks, processing hires in Workday and maintaining the temporary attorney's status throughout the review engagement.
  • Collaborate with Lateral Recruiting Manager in assisting new hires with immigration applications as needed.
  • Perform other related duties and assist with projects as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
An individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:
  • Knowledge of the attorney recruiting processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with all levels of firm personnel as well as external clients, including search firms and vendors.
  • Flexible with the ability to adapt to changing work situations and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly motivated and creative.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting, the ideal candidate will have 2+ years of recruiting/recruiting coordination experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Proficiency in MS Office and recruiting database software (preferably Workday and LawCruit) preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalence in education and/or experience strongly preferred.
Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.
The anticipated range for this position is:
$68,000 - $95,750
Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.