Attorney Recruiting Assistant

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth. The firm is seeking a full-time Attorney Recruiting Assistant to join our New York office. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with all aspects of the recruiting process for summer associate, entry-level, lateral associate, judicial clerkship, and patent agent hiring for our New York office. We seek candidates who will work collaboratively with a team, while also handling individual responsibilities and adapting to rapidly changing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking for growth potential. The Attorney Recruiting Assistant will work closely with the Attorney Recruiting, Professional Development, Career Development and Diversity and Inclusion teams, but will also maintain strong relationships with the New York hiring partners and office administrator to assist with sourcing, attracting, hiring and retaining highly-talented and diverse candidates. This position is available as a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Include: Work closely with the New York Attorney Recruiting Specialist and broader Law School Attorney Recruiting team to assist with all administrative aspects involved in summer associate hiring, including the planning and execution of the summer program, help monitor the budget, and attend events for the New York program. Assist with collecting evaluations from summer work assignment system, coordinate mid-summer check-ins and end-of- summer reviews, and assist with the New York summer associates’ offer process. Handle all administrative aspects involved in on-campus and entry level recruiting, including registering for on-campus interview programs and job fairs, scheduling interviews, monitoring candidates throughout the process, assisting with follow-up efforts and the onboarding process for the New York office. Help the team build strategic relationships with Career Services professionals, search firms, law school student groups, affinity groups and other educational institutions (including hosting and assisting with the coordination of events in the office and on-campus for assigned schools) to advance the Firm’s recruiting strategies. Collaborate with administrative departments to assist with onboarding and integrating new hires, including the support of integration activities for New York attorney and patent agent hires. Work closely with the law school recruiting team to provide support for special projects as needed. Work with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team to assist with advancing the Firm’s diversity hiring strategies and initiatives. Maintain recruiting records and generate reports from the Firm’s Applicant Tracking System and Workday. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is preferred. A minimum of one year of professional recruiting experience in a law firm or professional services is strongly preferred. Knowledge of the attorney recruiting process and legal employment issues is preferred. Ability to set priorities, work independently and handle a variety of duties effectively under time constraints. Ability to understand unconscious bias and its effect on recruiting and hiring. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with all levels of firm personnel as well as external clients, including search firms and vendors. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility to work overtime as needed. Superior analytical, attention to detail, planning and organizational skills. Highly motivated and creative with ability to make sound business decisions. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion. Proficient with MS Office and applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday and viRecruit. The primary location for this job posting is in New York. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $24.52 - $33.17 per hour. The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). careers.wsgr.com Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility. For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment. With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance. Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally. We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential. Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings. For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot. Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need. In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes. In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025. Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide. 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