Temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant (Through August 2025)

Job ID: 8300

Updated: Mar 12, 2025

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Category: Legal Recruiting & Development

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With over 6,500 employees (including approximately 4,000 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions

The Contract Attorney Recruiting Assistant will support the Attorney Recruiting team and is responsible for assisting the overall administration of the attorney recruiting process. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: support of campus recruiting and the Summer Associate Program, maintenance of the applicant tracking system and recruiting statistics, and general administrative responsibilities as assigned. This opportunity will be a temporary position with the ideal start date of April 23rd and will end late August. Applicants selected for this role will be employed through our authorized third party staffing agency. All employment support, including payroll and benefits administration, will be handled through this third party.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

Assist in the Summer Associate Program, including:

• Process paperwork throughout the summer
• Prepare files for end of summer reviews
• Monitor assignment database
• Upload photos to and maintain online summer photo account
• Create summer event invitations and track RSVPs
• Make conference room reservations and catering orders
• Create nametags for events
• Track candidates from summer recruiting events
• Assist with annual transcript release project
• Assist with planning of Summer Associate Program events

Assist in the On Campus Interview Recruiting process, including:

• Update and maintain applicant tracking database
• Work with the coordinator to schedule interviews
• Maintain spreadsheets for tracking purposes
• Update one note with interview schedules, feedback, status updates

General office duties including:

• Create nametags
• Scan documents and save to Document Management System
• Other duties as assigned by Campus Recruiting Team

Qualifications & Requirements

• Candidates must be available to work Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET. This role requires a 7.5-hour workday and a 37.5-hour workweek. Overtime is expected for mandatory special events related to your assignment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; prior law firm experience a plus.
• Strong data skills and ability to break down large sets of data into themes preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and collaborate with people at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, interpret instructions and work independently.
• Highly organized, excellent proofing and communication (oral and written) skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Managing and maintaining complex data. Prior event planning experience, a plus.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to travel for events and work overtime, as needed.
• Technical experience should include MS Word, Power Point, One Note and proficiency in Excel. Experience with SharePoint and viRecruit is a plus.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Washington D.C.. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

• Washington D.C.: $25-25 per hour

How to Apply

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