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.

The Legal Recruiting Coordinator 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 Will Do:

• Assist with planning and executing all aspects of the law school recruiting process, including summer program strategy, OCI/Resume Collection processes, callback interviews, hiring committee preparation and post-offer engagement.

• Help coordinate Goodwin’s presence at law schools, including event logistics, materials preparation, communication with career services and student groups and tracking school-specific data.

• Support LR Manager with the execution of the Summer Program for the Los Angeles and Santa Monica offices, including event logistics, communications, training coordination, evaluation tracking and work assignments.

• Oversee interview coordination for all candidate types, including schedule creation, materials preparation, greeting and escorting candidates, organizing interview meals, collecting evaluations, and synthesizing interview feedback for review by the recruiting manager and hiring committees.

• Draft, review, and distribute offer letters, rejection communications, and candidate follow-up messages.

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.

• Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills.

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

• Occasional travel.

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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:

• 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.