Legal Recruiting Assistant

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 early-career professional who is interested in legal recruiting, human resources, or law firm operations and is eager to gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Client Details

A well established and respected law firm with a global presence. A stand out top AM100 firm.

Description

• Coordinate attorney and law student interview schedules across multiple offices and time zones.
• Communicate with candidates, attorneys, law schools, and search firms in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepare interview materials, candidate packets, evaluation forms, and recruiting reports.
• Assist with on-campus recruiting (OCI), summer associate programs, networking events, and recruiting receptions.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the firm's applicant tracking system and recruiting databases.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and expense processing for candidates.
• Track recruiting metrics and prepare reports for the recruiting team.
• Assist with offer preparation, onboarding coordination, and orientation activities for new hires.
• Ensure all recruiting files and candidate information remain accurate and confidential.
• Provide administrative support for recruiting projects and special initiatives as assigned.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in recruiting, human resources, legal administration, or a professional services environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, client-service mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); experience with applicant tracking systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
• Prior full time work in administrative roles in a law firm, legal services, recruiting, or human resources.
• Familiarity with law school recruiting or attorney recruiting processes.
• Experience coordinating meetings, interviews, or even

Job Offer

• Highly competitive rate of pay
• Monday through Friday 9:30AM - 5:30PM
• 4 days in office position - Fridays work from home
• Medical, dental and vision benefits available from day 1
• Non-exempt overtime eligible position + base
• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity (Contract to hire)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity for career advancement within Legal Talent or Human Resources

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.