Legal Recruiting Assistant (temporary) (new york city: manhattan)

Beacon Hill Legal's client, a global law firm, located in Lower Manhattan is seeking a legal recruiting assistant for a short-term contract opportunity that is expected to last through the middle of August, with the potential for extension. The candidate will assist with data entry, applicant tracking, candidate communication, and event coordination. The candidate hired must be able to commute to our client's office in Lower Manhattan and have 1+ year of experience in a Recruitment/Human resources capacity. Key Responsibilities: Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in the firm's applicant tracking system Import candidate data (resumes, education, JD year) from Simplicity into viRecruit; review and correct any discrepancies Monitor and update candidate statuses, upload documents, and input interview details Candidate Management: Organize and circulate candidate materials to the recruiting team and firm leadership Prepare post-interview correspondence and self-apply candidate packets E-file candidate documents and maintain orderly digital folders Reporting & Tracking: Maintain department spreadsheets and charts related to onboarding, prospects, candidate outcomes, and recruiting expenses Track RSVPs for law student events and maintain prospective candidate lists Logistics & Coordination: Book conference rooms, order catering, and manage calendar invites for interviews and recruiting events Qualifications: Previous experience with applicant tracking systems (especially viRecruit) a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Interested candidates must apply with a Word version of their resume for consideration. All relevant experience should be listed on resume submissions. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)