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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 ...

Legal Recruiting Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$73K - $90K/yr

The Legal Recruiting Specialist reports to the Firm's Director of Legal Recruiting and assists with the management of lateral partner recruitment for all firm offices. The Specialist will also ...

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will collaborate with other HR and Legal Recruiting personnel in other officess, provide support to the U.S. lateral partner integration process and assist with ...

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23/hr

JOB SUMMARY: The Legal Recruiting Assistant will support the Boston Office legal recruiting team with a variety of aspects related to entry-level recruiting and the summer associate program.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Legal Recruiting department in the Houston office, in addition to coordinating On-Campus Recruiting, the Summer Associate program, Lateral Recruiting ...

The Manager of Legal Recruiting is responsible for partnering with the Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting to manage the legal recruiting team and the full recruitment cycle to attract, hire, and ...

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23/hr

The Legal Recruiting Assistant will support the Boston Office legal recruiting team with a variety of aspects related to entry-level recruiting and the summer associate program. Responsibilities ...

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$20.75 - $25.75/hr

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal Recruiting Assistant to support our Attorney Recruiting team in our Palo Alto office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ...

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23/hr

The Legal Recruiting Assistant will support the Boston Office legal recruiting team with a variety of aspects related to entry-level recruiting and the summer associate program. Responsibilities ...

The Manager of Legal Recruiting is responsible for partnering with the Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting to manage the legal recruiting team and the full recruitment cycle to attract, hire, and ...

The Manager of Legal Recruiting is responsible for partnering with the Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting to manage the legal recruiting team and the full recruitment cycle to attract, hire, and ...

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How much do legal recruiting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal recruiting 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 the difference between Legal Recruiting vs Legal Staffing?

AspectLegal RecruitingLegal Staffing
FocusIdentifying and attracting qualified legal professionals for permanent positionsProviding temporary or contract legal staff to meet short-term needs
Work EnvironmentRecruitment agencies, law firms, corporate legal departmentsStaffing agencies, temporary employment firms, legal service providers
CredentialsOften requires knowledge of legal industry and recruiting skillsRequires understanding of legal roles and staffing logistics
Employer UsageLaw firms and corporations seeking permanent hiresOrganizations needing flexible legal support on short-term basis

Legal recruiting focuses on sourcing and hiring legal professionals for permanent roles, while legal staffing provides temporary or contract legal personnel to meet immediate needs. Both roles serve the legal industry but differ in their scope and employment type.

What is legal recruiting?

Legal recruiting is the process of identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals for law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies. Legal recruiters may work internally within organizations or for staffing agencies that specialize in the legal industry. Their responsibilities often include sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and managing the hiring process to ensure the best fit for both the employer and the candidate. Legal recruiting plays a critical role in building successful legal teams and advancing organizational goals.

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

To thrive as a Legal Recruiter, you need a strong understanding of the legal industry, excellent networking abilities, and experience in recruiting or human resources, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), legal databases, and recruitment platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and strong organizational skills help set top performers apart. These skills ensure effective talent sourcing, successful placements, and strong client relationships in the competitive legal market.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in legal recruiting, and how can they be overcome?

Legal recruiting professionals often face challenges such as matching candidates with highly specific client requirements, navigating confidentiality concerns, and adapting to the fast-paced demands of law firm hiring cycles. Building strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers, staying updated on market trends, and maintaining a robust network can help address these challenges. Additionally, leveraging technology and efficient communication tools can streamline processes and improve placement success.
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Infographic showing various Legal Recruiting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,258 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Proskauer

Los Angeles, CA

$55K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

The world's leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and commercial approach. 
Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies. We are proud of our many achievements across a full spectrum of transactional and contentious practices.

Proskauer Rose LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Assistant to provide support and assistance to the Firm's Legal Recruiting Department in the Los Angeles office. The role supports law student recruiting, callback interview coordination, summer associate program administration, recruiting event logistics, and candidate data management. 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 professional hiring process. This role operates in a support capacity under the direction of the Associate Director of Legal Recruiting and Professional Development and escalates non-routine issues, exceptions, or candidate-sensitive matters as appropriate.

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Relevant internship experience or early professional experience in an administrative, recruiting, human resources, legal, campus recruiting, or professional services capacity.
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive tasks, maintain accuracy, and communicate professionally in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of candidate and personnel-related information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn recruiting technology platforms. 
  • Experience with viRecruit, Survey Monkey and FloRecruit a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position is based in Proskauer's Los Angeles office and will require physical presence in Proskauer's offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, 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.

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

  • Coordinate law school recruitment efforts for the Los Angeles office by tracking student candidates, scheduling interviews, compiling candidate evaluations , and maintaining status updates in viRecruit.
  • Maintain organized recruitment records and ensure timely communication with candidates and law schools to support a smooth and professional hiring process.
  • Serve as the liaison for students invited for call-back interviews.
  • Schedule multiple in-office interviews per day and handle all cancellations/changes as they arise.
  • Track interview feedback.
  • Organize and execute 1L outreach, including but not limited to planning law school panels, receptions and recruitment dinners.
  • Prepare Hiring Committee materials, including resumes, transcripts, evaluations, statistical reports, and other candidate-related materials needed for review meetings.
  • Generate response letters and track candidates in legal recruiting application tracking software (viRecruit).
  • Support recruiting event and summer program budget administration by tracking expenses, maintaining budget-related information, and providing updates to the Associate Director of Legal Recruiting and Professional Development or budget monitoring and forecasting.
  • Coordinate Summer Program logistics, including event planning support, RSVP tracking, name tags, conference room reservations, training schedules/materials, committee meeting materials, and mid-summer/end-of-summer review preparation.
  • Provide assigned administrative support for lateral associate recruiting or other recruiting projects, including scheduling, candidate tracking, materials preparation, and cross-office coordination, as directed.