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Temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant

Hawthorne Lane
Washington, DC Temporary
POSTED ON 12/23/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant position at Hawthorne Lane?

Do you have what it takes to support an attorney recruiting team at a large DC law firm? As the temporary Legal Recruiting Assistant, you be responsible for assisting with the full-cycle recruitment of new talent by initiating, coordinating, and overseeing the interview process at this firm. In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the firm is enlisting and retaining the best possible human capital. The firm is looking for someone with a hardworking, engaging attitude, and who can effectively meet multiple project deadlines. Candidates who take a lot of pride in their work and enjoy asking others, “What more can I do to help?” should apply today!


Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for support across all aspects of the recruitment process such scheduling interviews, candidate communication, internal follow-through, and documentation by maintaining accurate candidate records.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with outside recruiting vendors.
  • Utilize solid judgement in communication with attorneys and summer associate program candidates.
  • Assist with the onboarding process for all new hires by creating detailed schedules for candidates.
  • Compile and distribute materials for attorney recruitment.
  • Assist the attorney recruiting team with special projects as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • A global firm with a large DC office dedicated to employee growth.
  • Structured office environment which offers many resources to help you complete your job as efficiently as possible.
  • This is a temporary opportunity seeking a three-month commitment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experienced. You have at least one year of administrative support in a professional services firm. Recruiting or law firm experience is a plus!
  • Ethical. You understand the importance of confidentiality and value integrity and humility in your work.
  • Effective. Because you’ll be working closely with busy professionals and representing the organization, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
  • Positive Attitude. You have a willingness to work collaboratively by taking on additional responsibilities and have an earnest interest in providing top-notch customer service.


Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $25 - $30

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