Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Midwest): Supporting Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office Recruiting

Fisher Phillips is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Assistant to support their Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office recruiting efforts. This role involves providing administrative and operational support across all phases of the recruiting lifecycle, including coordinating interviews and managing candidate data.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Midwest recruiting team, including managing calendars, correspondence, and logistics
• Coordinate meetings, interviews, and recruiting-related events across multiple time zones
• Prepare reports and respond to ad hoc data requests and surveys
• Support team operations and take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Maintain candidate files and databases, ensuring accuracy and timely updates
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for a high volume of virtual and in-person interviews
• Support onboarding processes for new attorney hires
• Prepare evaluation materials and proactively follow up to collect interviewer feedback
• Assist in managing the unique demands of Virtual Office recruiting, including coordinating across dispersed candidates, attorneys, and hiring teams
• Support law school outreach efforts, including job fairs, panels, and networking events
• Assist with On-Campus Interview (OCI) logistics, including resume packet preparation, interview scheduling, and callback coordination
• Provide virtual and on-site support for recruiting programs and events
• Maintain the applicant tracking system and ensure recruiting data is current, accurate, and audit-ready

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years of experience in legal recruiting, professional services, or a corporate environment required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with candidates, attorneys, and internal stakeholders
• High level of responsiveness and accountability, with a track record of following through on tasks and commitments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage complex scheduling and logistics accurately
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe
• Experience with applicant tracking systems such as viRecruit or similar platforms
• Comfort using standard office technology and virtual meeting tools
• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities while working collaboratively with a team
• Able to operate with urgency and consistently follow through without reminders
• Comfortable managing a high volume of work with competing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak recruiting periods as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• 15 days of paid time off (which includes sick leave if applicable according to state law)
• 10 paid holidays per benefit year

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