Legal Recruiting Assistant | Temporary

The Ford Agency is seeking a temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant to join the DC office of a successful global law firm. The Assistant will support the Legal Recruiting Team with all aspects of hiring, including application management, scheduling interviews, and the summer associate program. This is a fantastic temporary opportunity for a developing recruiting professional to gain hands-on experience in a highly regarded firm! This is a temp assignment will last through the end of August.Responsibilities Include: Schedule interviews, track school-specific offers, and coordinate candidate processesProvide office tours and serve as a point of contact for applicantsAssist, track, and attend career fairs and summer associate program eventsUpdate and maintain detailed candidate information Support post-offer and onboarding processesProvide general administrative and project support to the recruiting teamQualifications Include: Bachelor's degree; legal recruiting experience a plusStrong interpersonal and written communication skillsAbility to shift priorities in a fast-paced environmentHighly organized with meticulous attention to detailProfessional judgment and discretion handling confidential informationCompensation:$22 hourlyCandidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at

Created: 2026-05-13