Assistant, Legal Recruiting (Lateral Associate Recruitment)

Location: New York, United States

Target salary range: $55,000–$65,000 per year, varying by location and relevant experience. Overtime eligible.

Company

hirify.global is a global law firm supporting investors, entrepreneurs, and companies across life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries.

What you will do

• Maintain LawCruit recruiting records, interview schedules, candidate evaluations, and lateral hiring reports.
• Coordinate lateral recruiting activities, including scheduling, candidate communications, file management, and expense processing.
• Communicate with search firms, candidates, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruiting process.
• Prepare interview schedules, greet candidates, collect feedback, and compile evaluation summaries.
• Support conflicts checks, background checks, attorney onboarding, and coordination with HR and other departments.
• Manage recruiting materials and supplies and contribute to additional projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a law firm or law school career services setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; database experience required, with LawCruit experience preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, prioritization, and adaptability to changing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, responsive, and collegial demeanor.
• Discretion when handling confidential information and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work occasional extended hours and travel as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and a retirement and savings plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays.
• Emergency backup child and adult care.
• Professional development, career advancement, wellness, assistance, recognition, and employee discount programs.