King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.
We are seeking a temporary Recruiting Intern in the DC office from October 2026 – February 2027 (not to exceed 20 weeks). The Recruiting Intern will play an integral role in law school hiring with responsibility for day-to-day administrative tasks such as data entry, scheduling, expense reports, event planning, and other special projects.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Law School Recruiting
- Assist with recruitment programing and on campus recruiting initiatives.
- Schedule attorney interviews and lunches.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of training programs.
- Reserve conference rooms, order meals, create and distribute e-mail and other invitations; compile and distribute program materials; coordinate program logistics for presentations.
- Help coordinate and calendar campus and recruiting events.
- Greet candidates for interviews, as needed.
- Process student and vendor reimbursements.
- Input/organize application data in applicant tracking system (resumes, transcripts, evaluations, letters).
- Update branding and graphics for presentations and events; distribute giveaways.
- Maintain relevant trackers for active candidates and summer associates.
- Draft letters and emails for team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Completion of bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Candidate must be at least 21 years old.
- Highly skilled in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Event management skills
- Interpersonal skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Demonstrate ability to multi-task under pressure and produce results in a dynamic and competitive environment
- Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills.
WORK HOURS
- 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. with flexibility for overtime and weekends
The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Pay Transparency Range:
Washington D.C.: The anticipated hourly rate of pay will be $28 per hour.
The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
Skills Required
- Candidate must be at least 21 years old
- Highly skilled in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Event management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Ability to multitask under pressure and produce results in a dynamic, competitive environment
- Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills
- Completion of a bachelor's degree
King & Spalding Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about King & Spalding and has not been reviewed or approved by King & Spalding.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered top-market for many legal roles, with lockstep scales for associates and compensation aligning to BigLaw standards. Feedback suggests base pay and bonuses are viewed favorably across numerous U.S. offices.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive and high-quality, alongside life and disability insurance. Feedback suggests HSA/FSA options and wellness resources such as EAPs further bolster the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-oriented benefits are highlighted as a particular strength, including generous paid leave and fertility and dependent-care support. Some offices are noted to offer backup or emergency childcare resources.
King & Spalding Insights
What We Do
King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,300 lawyers in 24 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and consistently earns recognition for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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