Our client, an international law firm located in Manhattan’s Financial District, is looking for a Temporary Scheduling Assistant to join their recruiting team as soon as possible through January/February 2027, providing coverage for a leave of absence. This position will require four days per week on-site with Fridays remote between the hours of 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM daily. Hourly rate is up to $40/hr DOE.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate complex scheduling for senior lawyer hires
• Manage multiple interview rounds with partners across the practice group
• Handle frequent schedule changes, cancellations, and rescheduling
• Coordinate schedules across different time zones
• Adjust interviews when lawyers have conflicting client meetings
• Provide general support to the recruiting team and senior lawyer recruiting process

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated high volume scheduling and coordination skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Good attitude and professional presentation
• Can-do mindset
• Ability to manage frequent changes and complicated scheduling
• Ability to support a high-volume environment, with 3-5 candidates typically and up to 20 per week