Summer Recruiting Intern - Dallas

The Dallas office of Baker Botts L.L.P. has an opening for a temporary Recruiting Intern from May 2025 - August 2025. The Recruiting Intern, under the supervision of the Dallas Recruiting Manager, will support the summer associate and fall recruiting programs, lawyer on-boarding and off-boarding, and special projects. Additionally, the intern will play a key role in supporting our Austin and Bay Area recruiting programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage administrative tasks for the Recruiting Manager including:

• Maintaining recruiting database, applicant tracking, processing all expense requests, generating all correspondence, statistical reporting and other duties as assigned.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of all aspects of the Summer Associate Program including on-boarding/off-boarding, work assignments and evaluations, advisor programs, budget tracking, and event planning and attendance.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of all aspects of the fall and spring law school on-campus interviews.
• Assisting with coordinating callback interviews and the offer process.
• Assisting with entry level associate on-boarding/off-boarding/status changes.
• Assisting with lateral hiring on an as needed basis.
• Assist with any other tasks and special projects assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required, some college courses preferred.
• A minimum of six months experience in a legal or professional services office environment is required.
• Strong technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Client Service Orientation: must have exceptional customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• This position requires substantial contact with partners, associates and law school students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and ability to maintain effective relationships with co-workers and employees.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional appearance.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details; and
• Ability to act in a professional manner with a strong customer service focus.

Working Conditions and Environment

• This is a 37.5-hour per week non-exempt position and due to the nature of the position some evening and weekend work is required. The physical demands of the position are minimal. 

Physical Demands (Walking, lifting, equipment, operation, etc.)

• Must be able to routinely lift and carry items weighing 5-10 pounds.
• Must be able to work at a computer for considerable periods of time. 
• Position requires extensive telephone use.
• Must be able to lift, squat, kneel and bend.
• Position requires the ability to visit face-to-face and on the phone with summer associates, lawyers, caterers, and event planners.

Baker Botts L.L.P.  is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.