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

Attorney Recruiting Assistant Midwest Supporting Associate Counsel Law Student and Virtual Office Recruiting - Careers At Fisher Phillips LLP Career Opportunities with Fisher Phillips LLP A great place to work. Professional Staff - Open Positions Share with friends or Subscribe! Back To Openings Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Midwest): Supporting Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office Recruiting Department: Attorney Recruiting Location: Dallas, TX START YOUR APPLICATION Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Midwest): Supporting Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office Recruiting Division: Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office Recruiting Location: Remote or Hybrid (candidates must reside in the Central or Mountain Time Zones). This offers flexibility to work fully remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, including the option to work from a Fisher Phillips office two to three days per week. Schedule: Full-time (flexibility required during peak recruiting periods) Fisher Phillips is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Assistant to support our Associate, Counsel, Law Student, and Virtual Office recruiting efforts. This role is a key part of a high-performing team responsible for hiring top legal talent across the firm. You will be directly involved in the day-to-day execution of recruiting, supporting lateral hiring, entry-level recruiting, and the Summer Clerk Program. This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment where responsiveness, organization, and follow-through are essential to success. This role is best suited for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once. You will be expected to stay on top of a high volume of activity, communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, and consistently follow through without reminders. This position reports to the Midwest Manager of Attorney Recruiting and works closely with recruiting team members and attorneys across multiple offices. Overview This role provides administrative and operational support across all phases of the associate, counsel, and law student recruiting lifecycle. You will coordinate interviews, manage candidate data, support recruiting programs, and help ensure consistent and professional experience for candidates and internal stakeholders. This role plays a significant role in supporting Virtual Office recruitment and lateral hiring across multiple markets. This work requires strong coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high volume of work with limited oversight. Key Responsibilities General Administrative Support - 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 Lateral and Virtual Office Recruiting - 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 Law Student and Entry-Level Recruiting - 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 Qualifications and Skills - Bachelors degree or equivalent experience - 12 years of experience in legal recruiting, professional services, or a corporate environment required Core Competencies - 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 Technical Skills - 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 Work Style - 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 Why Join Us Fisher Phillips takes recruiting seriously. This team plays a direct role in shaping the future of the firm by identifying and hiring strong legal talent across our offices. You will be part of a collaborative, fast-moving team that relies on each other to keep work progressing and expects a high level of ownership and follow-through. This is a role where your work has immediate impact, and where strong execution matters. You will gain exposure to multiple areas of recruiting, including lateral hiring, law student recruiting, and Virtual Office hiring, while working closely with attorneys and recruiting professionals across the firm. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in legal recruiting and grow within a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 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), and 10 paid holidays per benefit year. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com. Compensation The hourly range for this position is $24.04 - $29.81. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants, no agencies or phone inquiries please. Additional Information Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Act Statement Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). Equal Opportunity Employer Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws. Additional Notes The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time. As part of our initial screening process, we may use an AI tool to compare the skills and job titles from your resume with the job description, using machine learning or artificial intelligence based on their contextual meaning and relevancy. This is NOT an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) and will not be used to make selection decisions. It is only used (occasionally) in addition to manual screening. If you are a resident of New York City and would like to request an alternative evaluation process or reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected]. START YOUR APPLICATION Visit Our Home Page © 2026 Fisher & Phillips LLP Applicant Tracking System Powered by