About the role#
King & Spalding is hiring a Recruiting Intern to support law school hiring and recruiting operations. This is a paid, part-time, on-site role based in either New York City or Washington D.C. The internship runs from October 2026 through February 2027, with a maximum duration of 20 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Support the summer program and on-campus recruiting initiatives.
- Schedule attorney interviews and lunches while greeting candidates for summer associate interviews.
- Handle event logistics, including reserving conference rooms, ordering meals, and coordinating presentations.
- Manage administrative tasks such as processing student and vendor reimbursements and drafting team correspondence.
- Input and organize application data within the applicant tracking system.
- Update event branding and graphics and distribute giveaways.
- Maintain trackers for active candidates and summer associates.
- Assist in planning and implementing training programs.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 21 years old.
- Completion of a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experience or skills in event management.
- A friendly and outgoing personality.
- The ability to multi-task under pressure and produce results.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York City, New York and Washington D.C.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with flexibility for overtime and weekends.
- Pay: $28 per hour.
About King & Spalding
King & Spalding is an international law firm founded in 1885. It operates 26 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm represents clients in over 160 countries, including many companies in the Fortune Global 100. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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