Full-Time
Legal Recruiting Assistant
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
1,001-5,000 employees
U.S. law firm specializing in corporate
Compensation Overview
$65k - $70k/yr
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid schedule is currently in place but may change.
Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor's degree is required.
- Up to two years of related professional work experience is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and superior judgment are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal personnel software, including PeopleSoft, is required or beneficial.
- The ability to conduct online research, synthesize information, and quickly learn applications built specifically for the Firm is required.
- The ability to work and interact effectively with attorneys and administrative staff at all levels and develop strong knowledge of the Firm, its culture, practices, and policies is required.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across departments is required.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines, are required.
- The ability to solve problems and proactively meet deadlines is required.
- The ability to handle confidential information with discretion is required.
- Availability to work overtime as needed, including during peak recruiting periods, is required.
- Support the full lifecycle of candidate applications, including application processing, correspondence, applicant tracking, and recruiting logistics for direct applicants, law school candidates, judicial clerks, and experienced attorney candidates.
- Handle registration for law school interview programs and job postings.
- Maintain calendars of law school interview programs, recruiting events, program dates and deadlines, and law school exam dates.
- Oversee interview logistics for assigned schools, including compiling interview packets, making initial applicant selections, scheduling callback meetings, and handling post-interview applicant correspondence.
- Maintain law school and candidate electronic files.
- Assist with callback and return-visit logistics, including scheduling meetings with associates, escorting applicants to interviews, managing candidate gifts, processing expenses, and handling cross-billing.
- Identify and secure associates to interview candidates and participate in outreach events.
- Liaise with the Events Team on recruiting events, coordinate logistics with law schools, and represent the Firm at various events to build relationships with candidates and support them throughout the process.
- Compile recruiting-season outcome forms and surveys for various law schools.
- Prepare statistics for meetings with career services contacts.
- Assist with the administration of off-season applicant in-office and virtual interviews.
- Oversee logistics for and attend assigned recruiting events.
- Assist with preparing annual hiring goals, post-mortem booklets, and recruiting statistics.
- Assist with tracking and maintaining records for departed paralegal and administrative staff law students.
- Assist with Summer Associate onboarding and program administration, including iCIMS tasks, transcripts, biographies, background checks, immigration and conflicts-related onboarding issues, CravathNet Annual Summer Associate Site updates, welcome lunches, onboarding communications, and orientation logistics.
- Coordinate Summer Associates' iManage files.
- Serve as a summer associate liaison, including conducting exit interviews and attending events.
- Assist with logistics for the Summer Associate Weekend.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal personnel software, including PeopleSoft, and recruiting applications is a plus.
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a premier U.S. law firm offering legal services in corporate, litigation, tax, executive compensation and benefits, and trusts and estates. It serves clients through transactional work, dispute resolution, tax planning, compensation guidance, and estate planning, using specialized teams to prepare documents and advocate on clients’ behalf. It differentiates itself with a two-century history, global recognition, and deep expertise across core practice areas, focusing on protecting clients’ interests and delivering tailored legal work. Its goal is to represent clients’ interests effectively by providing top-tier counsel across its key areas and helping clients achieve their objectives while maintaining a lasting professional reputation.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Colonie, New York
Founded
1819
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 11, 2026 brought Michael Aiello and five Weil M&A partners to Cravath.
- Cravath published Q2 2026 quarterly reviews on M&A, capital markets, and corporate governance.
- August 24, 2026 Valvoline financing expanded Cravath's recent lender-side deal flow.
What critics are saying
- Reuters reported six partner departures to rivals in 2026 before September 11.
- That churn weakens client continuity and hands competitors rainmakers in New York.
- If exits continue, Cravath's elite franchise loses pricing power against Paul Hastings and Sidley.
What makes Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP unique
- Cravath still dominates elite M&A, evidenced by Paramount's 2026 WBD representation.
- Its bench attracts marquee lateral talent, including Nicole Argentieri and Andrew Finch in 2026.
- The firm pairs top-tier finance execution with $4 billion Valero and $600 million Valvoline deals.
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Sidley adds Capital Markets partner Ellen Park in New York. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Sidley is pleased to announce that Ellen Park has joined the firm's Capital Markets practice as a partner in Sidley's office in New York. Ms. Park joins from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where she was a partner in the Capital Markets and Venture Capital & Growth Equity practices. Her arrival follows that of Scott Bennett from Cravath, who recently joined Sidley's office in New York as Head of Technology Capital Markets. Ms. Park focuses her practice on capital markets and complex corporate transactions, representing issuers, investors, and financial institutions in a broad range of matters, including IPOs, venture capital and growth equity transactions, and other debt and equity offerings. She also regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and disclosure matters. Ms. Park regularly advises venture capital-backed companies, as well as founders, investors, and financial institutions, on a wide range of corporate matters, including pre-IPO financings, IPOs and other capital markets transactions, company structuring, and shareholder arrangements. Her practice spans a broad range of industries, including technology, fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence, as well as healthcare and life sciences, consumer products and services, energy and infrastructure, industrials and chemicals, media and entertainment, and retail. "Ellen is an outstanding addition to our capital markets team. Her practice brings additional strength in venture, growth equity and technology-focused transactions, and further enhances our ability to support clients across the full lifecycle of their capital needs," said Yvette Ostolaza, the firm's Management Committee Chair and an Executive Committee member. "Her experience advising leading issuers, sponsors, and financial institutions, combined with her collaborative approach, aligns strongly with our strategic priorities and continued growth in New York." "Ellen combines sophisticated capital markets experience with strong relationships across the investment banking and private equity communities," said Sam Gandhi, global practice leader of the firm's Capital Markets group and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. "Having worked closely with Scott Bennett, she has been instrumental in building a dynamic venture and growth equity practice and will play a key role in expanding our capabilities in technology, digital assets, and other high-growth sectors." Ms. Park's arrival follows the addition of several partners to Sidley's New York office in 2026, including Greg Featherman in Tax; Jess Cheng in Banking, Payments and Fintech; Jeffrey Ross, Ji Hye You, and Leah Edelboim in Global Finance; Juan Arteaga in Antitrust and Competition; and Cliff Cone, Michael Sabin, and Daniel Drabkin in Investment Funds. The firm also added London-based Capital Markets partner James Inness in 2026. In 2025, Sidley added multiple partners to the office, including Mary Marks in Antitrust and Competition; Matthew Podolsky in White Collar Defense and Investigations; Ian McGinley in Securities Enforcement and Regulatory; David Grubman, Adam Cromie, George Hunter, and Demetrius Warrick in M&A; Andrew Colosimo, Patrick Greeley, Shant Manoukian, Andrew Fadale, and David Perkins in Private Equity; Christopher Jackson in Global Finance; Kristin Lee in Banking, Payments and Fintech; Amy Rubin in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; and Bonnie Neuman, Nicholas Brandfon, and Melissa Hinkle in Real Estate. Sidley's Capital Markets team includes more than 260 lawyers around the globe, located in key international financial and industry centers. The team represents issuers, underwriters, and other participants in structuring and executing securities transactions in all the world's major financial markets. Sidley's lawyers regularly work on matters involving securities regulators and securities exchanges in those markets. Analysis | Jobs | News
Sidley grows Capital Markets practice with partner Scott Bennett in New York. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Sidley is pleased to announce that Scott Bennett has joined the firm's Capital Markets practice as a partner in Sidley's office in New York as Head of Technology Capital Markets. Mr. Bennett joins from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP where he was co-head of both the Venture Capital & Growth Equity practice and the Digital Assets practice. Mr. Bennett represents issuers, investors, and investment banks in public and private securities offerings and has extensive experience advising emerging and high-growth companies and venture investors. He is widely recognized for his work with companies and investors in the technology, fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence sectors, as well as in traditional industries including energy, consumer products, life sciences, transportation, and shipping. His practice also includes mergers and acquisitions transactions, corporate governance matters, and general strategic advisory work for public and private companies. He has advised on numerous IPOs, direct listings and other public market transactions, and significant venture financings and private placements. "Scott is exactly the kind of capital markets partner we want to bring into the firm. His practice sits squarely at the intersection of venture, growth equity, and traditional capital markets, and he also serves several of our existing clients whose representation will be consolidated across our global network," said Yvette Ostolaza, the firm's Management Committee Chair and an Executive Committee member. "Just as importantly, his expertise in digital assets and emerging technologies further enhances our reputation among clients at the forefront of innovation, areas where we are deeply committed to expanding globally." "What stands out about Scott is not just the quality of his capital markets experience, but the breadth of his relationships and the platform-building potential he brings. He has developed a strong following among venture-backed companies, investors, and underwriters," said Sam Gandhi, global practice leader of the firm's Capital Markets group and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. "Scott is well positioned to help us capture the next wave of IPOs and growth-company relationships while driving meaningful cross-practice collaboration across the firm." Mr. Bennett's arrival follows the addition of several partners to Sidley's New York office in 2026, including Greg Featherman in Tax; Jess Cheng in Banking, Payments and Fintech; Jeffrey Ross, Ji Hye You and Leah Edelboim in Global Finance; Juan Arteaga in Antitrust and Competition; and Cliff Cone, Michael Sabin, and Daniel Drabkin in Investment Funds. The firm also added London-based Capital Markets partner James Inness in 2026. In 2025, Sidley added multiple partners to the office, including Mary Marks in Antitrust and Competition; Matthew Podolsky in White Collar Defense and Investigations; Ian McGinley in Securities Enforcement and Regulatory; David Grubman, Adam Cromie, George Hunter, and Demetrius Warrick in M&A; Andrew Colosimo, Patrick Greeley, Shant Manoukian, Andrew Fadale, and David Perkins in Private Equity; Christopher Jackson in Global Finance; Kristin Lee in Banking, Payments and Fintech; Amy Rubin in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; and Bonnie Neuman, Nicholas Brandfon, and Melissa Hinkle in Real Estate. Sidley's Capital Markets team includes more than 260 lawyers around the globe located in key international financial and industry centers. The team represents issuers, underwriters, and other participants in structuring and executing securities transactions in all the world's major financial markets. Sidley's lawyers regularly work on matters involving securities regulators and securities exchanges in those markets. Sidley is an elite global law firm. With approximately 2,300 lawyers and 160 years of experience, we have established a reputation for deploying innovative legal strategies to achieve powerful results for our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape. Analysis | Jobs | News
Davis Polk welcomes Executive Compensation partner Amanda Hines Gold in New York. NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Davis Polk today announced that Amanda Hines Gold has joined the firm as a partner in the Executive Compensation practice in New York. "Amanda brings significant experience advising on the executive compensation aspects of complex transactions, as well as on the design and implementation of equity and other incentive compensation arrangements for companies at all stages," said Neil Barr, Davis Polk's Chair and Managing Partner. "She is an excellent addition to our preeminent executive compensation team, and we are pleased to welcome her to Davis Polk." Ms. Gold advises clients on a broad range of executive compensation matters, including designing, drafting and negotiating severance, change in control and executive employment agreements, preparing related disclosures for securities filings, and managing all executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings. She also frequently designs and provides practical advice on the administration of equity incentive plans and complex awards for private and public clients. Ms. Gold joins Davis Polk from Cravath, where she was a partner in the Executive Compensation and Benefits practice. "We are very excited that Amanda is joining our team," said Jennifer Conway, head of Davis Polk's Executive Compensation practice. "Amanda is exceptionally talented. She has deep experience advising clients on a variety of corporate transactions, from public and private company M&A matters to IPOs, as well as valuable experience in the tech space and with early-stage companies. She represents an exciting opportunity to grow our team to meet increasing demand from clients." Ms. Gold said, "Davis Polk is an exceptional firm with a highly regarded Executive Compensation team. I am thrilled to be joining such a distinguished and collaborative group." Multiple publications, including Chambers USA and Legal 500 U.S., recognize Ms. Gold as a leading executive compensation lawyer. Chambers USA notes that Ms. Gold has a "reputation for her employee benefits practice, acting for an impressive client roster who turn to her for her expert advice in complex executive compensation issues." Clients quoted by Chambers note that she is "commercial and smart" and "a trusted partner for complex executive compensation and benefits matters." About Davis Polk. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on us for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com. About Davis Polk's Executive Compensation practice. Clients count on Davis Polk's executive compensation team for advice on transactions, compensation design and disclosure, and governance and regulatory matters. Our broad transactional and advisory practice serves companies, boards of directors, compensation committees, fund sponsors and individual executives. Collaborating closely with colleagues throughout the firm, we design innovative compensation arrangements and navigate sensitive governance and disclosure issues. Clients enlist our counsel in connection with public and private transactions, private equity and other investment funds, securities offerings, and bankruptcies and restructurings. Clients turn to us for representation in compensation and benefit matters before the SEC, IRS, DOL and PBGC. We advise clients on interactions with proxy advisers, special-interest stakeholders and the media. Our lawyers are widely regarded as leading advisers on senior executive employment and separation agreements, carried interest, stock options and other equity-based compensation, golden parachute arrangements, deferred compensation and related tax considerations.
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