Summer Administrative Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers.

As the Firmwide Law School Relations (LSR) Assistant, you will provide support to the firmwide Law School Relations Team in all aspects of our summer associate and entry‑level hiring strategy, including the summer associate hiring process, summer program planning and execution, building and maintaining relationships with law schools and student groups, ad hoc and signature programming efforts, industry branding and social media efforts, and the entry‑level onboarding process. This position is available in Goodwin’s Washington, DC office.

• Assist the LSR Team with organizing on-campus events with law schools across the country, including assisting with updating resources, tracking documents, soliciting event attendees, preparing and shipping materials for events, submitting invoices and managing budget, ordering SWAG, attending events (as needed), and compiling marketing materials;
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with law school career services offices, student organizations, and affinity groups;
• Assist with the planning and execution of signature Law School Relations events, including the Firm's annual NALP Summit and I&M Negotiation Competition events, by coordinating logistics, managing invitations and registrations, preparing materials, communicating with attendees, and providing on‑site support;
• Support the LSR team with all aspects of the summer associate hiring process, including registering for On-Campus Interviews (OCI), coordinating logistics, and statistical reporting and metrics;
• Serve as a primary administrator for the shared Law School Relations inbox by responding to law student, law school, and internal inquiries, routing requests as needed, and ensuring prompt, professional communication;
• Contribute to firmwide summer program planning and implementation efforts, including summer associate onboarding, overall program structure planning, firmwide orientation, organization of events and presentations, and offboarding;
• Assist with entry‑level associate onboarding;
• Maintain applicant tracking system, including data entry, importing interview schedules, and conducting reporting for entry‑level associate hiring;
• Conduct market research and analysis through advanced Excel functions and data modeling to support team objectives;
• Support LSR social media efforts, including LinkedIn and Instagram;
• Provide general administrative support to the LSR team, including processing recruiting expenses, scheduling meetings, and other administrative tasks as needed;
• Carry out additional projects as assigned by the Legal Recruiting team and Managing Director of Legal Recruiting.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of/experience with FloRecruit preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proactive and takes initiative to own projects.
• Highly collaborative and willing to work in teams.
• Commitment to maintain confidential information and a professional environment.
• Ability to attend events and flexible to work extended hours as needed.

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At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back‑up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

This position is eligible for overtime: Yes

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Professional career paths at Goodwin offer you more – and less – than you might expect.

You’ll find less hierarchy and more meritocracy. You’ll have more chances to work across departments and offices, and fewer roadblocks to getting the job done. We believe people are happiest when they’re not limited by a ‘that’s how we’ve always done it’ approach, so we encourage a more imaginative and collaborative working environment. Our Global Operations Team – what we call our GO Team – brings a level of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to work each and every day. Goodwin embraces responsible and ethical use of AI in the Hiring Process. Read More