Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
The Legal Recruiting (LR) Assistant provides key administrative and logistical support to the Legal Recruiting team. This role contributes to the firm’s efforts to attract, recruit, and hire exceptional law students and experienced attorneys in alignment with the firm’s strategic talent goals.
What You’ll Do:
Maintain and update the recruiting database (LawCruit), including candidate records, interview schedules, evaluations, and reporting for lateral associate hiring.
Coordinate all aspects of the lateral recruiting process, including scheduling, candidate communications, file management, and expense processing.
Communicate with search firms, candidates, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Prepare and distribute interview schedules, greet candidates, collect feedback, and compile evaluation summaries.
Support conflicts, background check and onboarding processes.
Partner with HR and other departments to facilitate smooth onboarding of new attorneys.
Manage recruiting materials, departmental supplies, and assist with additional projects as needed.
Other duties, as assigned.
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a law firm or law school career services setting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with databases; experience with LawCruit preferred.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional, responsive, and collegial demeanor.
Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
Self-starter with strong initiative; able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Willingness to work occasional extended hours as required.
Occasional travel as required.
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in a law firm or law school career services setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Comfort working with databases
- Experience with LawCruit
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Discretion handling confidential information
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Willingness to work occasional extended hours
- Willingness to travel occasionally
Goodwin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goodwin and has not been reviewed or approved by Goodwin.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are described as market-matching with defined eligibility thresholds, and certain credits (such as pro bono, innovation, and training) can count toward targets.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-forming support via Carrot, generous paid parental leave, and subsidized backup child and elder care are highlighted as meaningful parts of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage through well-known carriers is supplemented by access tools and mental-health resources such as One Medical, Headspace, and an EAP.
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What We Do
We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter at @goodwinlaw and Instagram at @join_goodwin. Office locations - Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, London, Cambridge, Paris, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Munich and Philadelphia *Attorney Advertising
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