Entry Level Legal Recruiter Jobs
New grad legal recruiter jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on campus recruiting work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Staffing & Recruiting and Law & Legal Services, with employers like Jobot and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.
Position Summary
The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will support and coordinate all aspects of attorney recruitment and hiring, including law school outreach, candidate interview processes, and administration of the summer associate program. The coordinator will serve as a key point of contact for candidates, summer associates, attorneys, and external partners, ensuring a seamless, high-quality recruiting experience.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coordinate all aspects of the law student interview process, including scheduling interviews, managing calendar logistics, and tracking candidate progress and follow-up efforts.
- Greet applicants upon arrival, provide office tours, and escort candidates to interviews as needed.
- Support planning, organization, tracking, and on-site attendance for select summer associate program events and law student recruiting events.
- Serve as a point of contact for summer associates, responding to inquiries and assisting with general program needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the recruitment database (viWave).
- Assist with additional departmental projects as assigned by the Chief, Directors, and Senior Manager.
Qualifications/Position Requirements
- Self-motivated, proactive, positive team player with strong professionalism.
- Punctual, reliable, and flexible, with the ability to work significant overtime as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, candidates, and staff at all levels.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, including proofreading for typographical, spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality.
- Sound judgment and professional maturity, including the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed.
- Experience with viWave/Desktop is a plus.
Education And/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1–3 years of legal recruiting experience.
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 - $82,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
INTRODUCTION
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.
Position Summary
The Legal Recruiting Coordinator will support and coordinate all aspects of attorney recruitment and hiring, including law school outreach, candidate interview processes, and administration of the summer associate program. The coordinator will serve as a key point of contact for candidates, summer associates, attorneys, and external partners, ensuring a seamless, high-quality recruiting experience.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coordinate all aspects of the law student interview process, including scheduling interviews, managing calendar logistics, and tracking candidate progress and follow-up efforts.
- Greet applicants upon arrival, provide office tours, and escort candidates to interviews as needed.
- Support planning, organization, tracking, and on-site attendance for select summer associate program events and law student recruiting events.
- Serve as a point of contact for summer associates, responding to inquiries and assisting with general program needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the recruitment database (viWave).
- Assist with additional departmental projects as assigned by the Chief, Directors, and Senior Manager.
Qualifications/Position Requirements
- Self-motivated, proactive, positive team player with strong professionalism.
- Punctual, reliable, and flexible, with the ability to work significant overtime as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, candidates, and staff at all levels.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, including proofreading for typographical, spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality.
- Sound judgment and professional maturity, including the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed.
- Experience with viWave/Desktop is a plus.
Education And/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1–3 years of legal recruiting experience.
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 - $82,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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Entry Level Legal Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level legal recruiter job?
Focus on any hands-on experience that shows you can identify and assess talent: campus recruiting, HR internships, or even volunteer coordination work. Employers at this level look for strong communication skills, comfort with applicant tracking systems, and an ability to build rapport quickly. A cover letter that demonstrates genuine interest in the legal industry will give you a clear edge over candidates with identical resumes.
Which companies hire entry level legal recruiters?
Companies hiring entry level legal recruiters right now include Jobot and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of staffing and legal placement firms, law firms building out their talent functions, and corporate legal departments at larger organizations adding junior recruiting support.
Are there remote entry level legal recruiter jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 93% of entry level legal recruiter openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site positions remaining common at law firms and staffing agencies that prefer new hires to learn the process in person before working independently.
Are these new grad legal recruiter jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad friendly. A new grad or junior legal recruiter role typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, campus involvement, or a demonstrated interest in talent acquisition as qualifying credentials. Look for postings that list a degree as the primary requirement without demanding prior legal recruiting experience specifically.
Which industries hire the most entry level legal recruiters?
Entry Level legal recruiter roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they maintain active legal teams or place legal professionals regularly, creating steady demand for junior recruiters who can source and screen candidates under close supervision.