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Temporary Lawyer Recruiting Administrator

Vaco
$ 53.00-$58.00 hour
United States, New York, New York
Oct 14, 2025
Job Title: Legal Talent Acquisition Contractor/Recruiting Administrator Location: Midtown Manhattan, NYC Payrate: $50/hr Schedule:Onsite, Monday-Friday, Duration:6 weeks with potential to extend but is covering for a Leave of Absence * Highly preferred that a candidate has previous recruiting experience within a law firm, otherwise they must have experience in a professional services enivonrnemtn (finance, real estate) with experience in campus recruiting specifically About the Firm: An international law firm with a focus on Capital Finance and Real Estatelaw is seeking a Temporary Lawyer Recruiting Administrator to join its dynamic Lawyer Recruiting and Development team. This role will support attorney recruiting efforts, with a focus on entry-level hiring in the New York office and lateral associate recruiting for a national practice group. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate all aspects of entry-level lawyer recruitment for the New York office. Manage full interview lifecycle: schedule interviews, prepare interview materials and credentials, and ensure candidates are welcomed and informed during their visit. Facilitate attorney involvement in the recruitment process and gather feedback from interviewers for review by hiring committees. Draft candidate correspondence, including rejection and offer letters. Respond to inquiries regarding the application and interview process in a timely and professional manner. Assist with planning and execution of recruiting events at target New York law schools. Support lateral recruiting efforts for the Capital Finance and Real Estate team, including managing job postings, scheduling, and candidate communication. Coordinate with attorneys and search firms regarding lateral hiring activity and ensure timely candidate updates. Maintain recruiting systems and tools, including inputting candidate information, managing evaluations, and updating interview schedules (experience with LawCruit or similar software preferred). Required Qualifications: Education:High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree strongly preferred. Experience:** Minimum of 3 years of experience in attorney recruiting, talent management, or a related role-ideally within a law firm, professional services, or similar client-focused environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). Experience with recruiting platforms such as LawCruit is preferred. Key Competencies: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.