Legal Recruiting Assistant

NORRIS MCLAUGHLIN, P.A.•Bridgewater, NJ

1d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Help us build the next generation of legal talent. Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is a mid-sized law firm with headquarters in Bridgewater, NJ and offices in New York, NY and Allentown, PA. We have 120+ attorneys with over 30 service areas. We’re hiring a Legal Recruiting Assistant to elevate candidate experience, support firmwide recruiting initiatives, and spotlight the people who make our firm exceptional through energized storytelling. This role blends attorney recruiting, event planning, content creation, and employer brand strategy. Be ready to network and interface with professionals while expressing your creativity. JOB SUMMARY:

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum of one year of work experience at a mid-sized or large law firm, career services or other professional services industry is preferred.
Proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to recognize confidential information and to maintain confidentiality of such information.
Ability to work efficiently independently as well as within a team.
Highly motivated with strong initiative skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of work experience at a mid-sized or large law firm, career services or other professional services industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain candidate information in the applicant tracking system to ensure accuracy.
Coordinate interview logistics and scheduling.
Schedule callback interviews, gather interview evaluations, and prepare review packets.
Support candidate follow-up and communication efforts.
Assist with the planning and execution of offer receptions.
Collaborate with law school student groups to support recruiting initiatives.
Support all stages of 1L, 2L, 3L, clerk, and LLM recruiting and hiring.
Helps create Attorney spotlight features, Culture videos, “Day in the Life” content, and Testimonials
Supports recruiting-focused posts on LinkedIn, Law school platforms, and Career pages
Ensures job postings are Branded, Engaging, and Written in the firm’s voice
Helps market On-campus recruiting efforts, Summer associate programs, Firm open houses, and Career fairs
Works with marketing on Booth materials, Event branding, and Follow-up campaigns