OPT Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs
Talent Acquisition Intern roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in HR, business, or psychology. Most positions qualify as OPT-eligible under STEM-adjacent or general OPT. Expect to support full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employer branding on a 12-month OPT timeline.
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Overview
To provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to the Global Lateral Partner Recruitment team, with a strong focus on scheduling interviews, managing candidate logistics, and helping to deliver a smooth candidate and stakeholder experience. The Coordinator will work closely with the wider Commercial team and other business services teams globally, providing reliable coordination and administrative support when required.
Responsibilities
- Recruitment Coordination:
- Coordinate lateral partner candidate interviews working with the external recruiters and/or directly with candidates as well as partners and/or their legal practice assistants arranging times, booking meeting rooms or virtual meetings, and ensuring a smooth scheduling process from initial briefing through to completion;
- Manage complex interview logistics across time zones, helping to resolve calendar conflicts and keeping candidates, recruiters, and interviewers updated on arrangements;
- Prepare and send interview confirmations, agenda details, and supporting information to candidates and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner;
- Track interview stages and maintain accurate candidate pipeline records, ensuring recruitment systems and trackers are updated on a daily basis;
- Collect and collate interview feedback, following up with interviewers and supporting the Lateral Partner Recruitment team to keep processes moving efficiently;
- Support the administration of candidate documentation, including interview packets, business plans, lateral partner questionnaires (LPQ), and other recruitment materials;
- Liaise with internal teams such as Lateral Partner Integration, Risk Management, HR, Finance, and Business Development to support recruitment processes and candidate progression;
- Act as a professional point of contact for candidates and recruiters, helping to ensure a positive and well-organized experience throughout the process;
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Maintain and update candidate profiles in the applicant tracking system (LawCruit and viDesktop).
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Onboarding and Team Support:
- Assist with preparing offer and onboarding documentation, liaising with relevant teams as needed;
- Work with Lateral Partner Recruitment and Integration teams to support pre-onboarding and onboarding activity to help ensure a smooth transition for successful candidates;
- Help prepare status updates, reports, and recruitment materials for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and integrity of data;
- Stay abreast of industry trends, lateral hiring moves and practices, and competitive market developments;
- Log and process recruitment invoices when required;
- Provide general administrative support to the Lateral Partner Recruitment team and assist with ad hoc projects when required;
- Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Education/Training/Certifications:
- BA or BS degree; previous law firm experience preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in recruiting, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Prior legal recruiting experience with lateral partner recruiting is strongly preferred.
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Professional Experience:
- Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, recruitment, or professional services support role;
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Experience supporting interview scheduling, diary management, or recruitment coordination would be beneficial.
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Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products;
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Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as LawCruit and viDesktop.
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Performance Traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors;
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm;
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities;
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative;
- Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs;
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects;
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion;
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
POSTED PAY RANGE
The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $67,600.00/Yr. and USD $89,400.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Intern
Target companies with established HR teams
Larger organizations with dedicated recruiting departments are more likely to have OPT onboarding processes in place. Startups may want to sponsor but lack the HR infrastructure to navigate the paperwork quickly, which creates delays.
Highlight any ATS or sourcing tool experience
Recruiters want interns who can contribute immediately. If you have hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems or Boolean search, lead with it. Concrete tool knowledge signals you can reduce ramp-up time, which matters to sponsors.
Address your OPT timeline in your cover letter
State your OPT authorization period and start date clearly. Hiring managers unfamiliar with F-1 status often assume visa situations are complicated. A direct, confident one-sentence explanation removes doubt before the interview stage.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early but tactfully
During the recruiter screen, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before. Framing it as a future planning question rather than an immediate demand signals maturity. Avoid waiting until an offer to surface this conversation.
Align your degree field to the role description
OPT requires your work to be directly related to your degree. A business or HR degree maps cleanly to talent acquisition. If your degree is in a different field, document how the role connects to your coursework or academic specialization.
Build a recruiting portfolio before you apply
Compile sourcing projects, campus recruitment involvement, or any mock interview or career fair coordination experience. Tangible examples of recruiting work demonstrate readiness and give interviewers something concrete to evaluate beyond your degree.
Talent Acquisition Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Talent Acquisition Interns?
Yes. Talent Acquisition Intern roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Degrees in HR, business administration, organizational psychology, or related disciplines satisfy this requirement. You will need a valid EAD card before your start date. Confirm the role aligns with your degree when completing your OPT reporting obligations.
Do Talent Acquisition Intern roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on the employer. Larger corporations with established HR functions, including companies in tech, finance, and healthcare, are more likely to convert interns to full-time roles and sponsor H-1B petitions. Smaller firms may lack sponsorship experience. The best approach is to ask during the interview process whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for previous hires.
Where can OPT students find Talent Acquisition Intern jobs that are open to visa holders?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-holding students, so the jobs listed there are filtered for sponsorship openness. Searching Migrate Mate for Talent Acquisition Intern roles saves time compared to filtering through general job boards where visa status is rarely disclosed upfront.
Does a Talent Acquisition Intern role qualify as a STEM OPT extension position?
Not automatically. STEM OPT requires your degree to appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and the employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Talent acquisition roles can qualify if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial-organizational psychology or management information systems. A general HR or business degree typically does not qualify for the 24-month STEM extension.
What should I do if a Talent Acquisition Intern role is unpaid or part-time?
Unpaid internships are permitted under OPT if the position meets the legal definition of a legitimate training experience under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Part-time work of 20 or more hours per week counts toward OPT authorization. However, you must report any changes in employment to your DSO within 10 days to keep your SEVIS record accurate and avoid jeopardizing your status.