Legal Recruiting Assistant

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients. 

We have an immediate opening for a Legal Recruiting Assistant to join our Pittsburgh, PA or Philadelphia, PA office.  This role is integral to our Human Resources and Talent Management Department and will contribute significantly to our legal recruitment efforts. The Legal Recruiting Assistant will support both the Director and Manager of Legal Recruiting by performing essential administrative tasks related to the Firm’s recruitment functions.

*Please submit Cover Letter and Resume

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• LawCruit Database Management: Responsible for maintaining and updating the LawCruit database system, which includes tracking open positions and managing data entry related to applicant information.


• Interview Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule interviews for candidates at all levels.


• Expense Report Management: Review, verify, and process expense reports to ensure they are accurate and compliant with company policies and procedures.


• Proofreading: Review and proofread recruiting documents, materials, job postings, and other related content as needed.


• Summer Associate Program Support: Work with the Firm’s Legal Recruiting Specialist to execute the Firm-wide Summer Associate Program.


• Additional Recruiting Process Support: Provide general assistance to the Legal Recruiting team with other tasks as required.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a fast-paced corporate environment, preferably in recruiting. Law firm or legal department experience preferred.


• A self-starter who is able to work both independently and in a team atmosphere.


• A detail-oriented professional with excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills.


• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office products.

Why should you work at Buchanan?

Our Firm offers outstanding benefits that include:

• Competitive salary and generous Paid Time Off


• Hybrid work schedules


• Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday


• WorkWell wellness program, including free use of the Calm App


• Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care!)


• Access to our Firm-wide emergency assistance fund


• Free full access to LinkedIn Learning


• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision


• 401K Program


• Retirement Savings Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.