Coordinator, Legal Recruiting

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.

As the Legal Recruiting Coordinator you will provide administrative support to the Legal Recruiting Team and Hiring Partner as requested to attract, recruit and hire highly qualified law students and experienced attorneys to meet the Firm’s needs.
What You’ll Do:

• Maintain the recruiting database (LawCruit), including candidate data entry, interview scheduling, reporting, and tracking for lateral and summer associate candidates.

• Support the Legal Recruiting Manager in all phases of lateral recruiting, including scheduling, file maintenance, expense processing, correspondence, onboarding coordination, and other administrative and logistical tasks related to recruiting activities for assigned business unit.

• Assist with law school and summer associate recruiting, including planning on-campus events, coordinating interviews, supporting hiring committee meetings, and preparing reports and metrics.

• Help manage the Summer Program for our Philadelphia and Washington, DC offices—including event logistics, communications, training sessions, work assignments, and tracking.

• Coordinate interviews for all candidates: prepare materials and schedules, greet applicants, organize lunches, collect evaluations, and compile summaries.

• Draft and distribute offer and rejection letters.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth onboarding for new attorneys and summer associates.

• Provide general administrative support to the department, including expense processing, disbursements, tracking subscriptions, and other tasks as needed.

• Participate in additional projects as assigned by the Legal Recruiting Team, Director, partners, and committee members

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or law school career services setting.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; comfort working with databases and leveraging AI tools responsibly. LawCruit experience a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility and professionalism.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills; professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel and external contacts.

• Discretion in handling confidential information.

• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• 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

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.
To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.