Sarai Chaidez

About Sarai Chaidez

I graduated from Duke University with a degree in Political Science (B.A.), a minor in Psychology, and a certificate in Ethics & Society. I have a strong, proactive aptitude for learning, growing, and making meaningful impact in my work.

Experience

1. Attorney Recruiting Assistant

   Holland & Knight LLP

   Jul 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Collaborate with the D.C. Recruiting team to design and execute the Summer Associate Program, including preparing materials, assigning work, organizing evaluations, and planning networking events- Maintain and audit candidate records in the legal recruiting database to ensure data integrity and compliance- Provide strategic and administrative support to third-party recruiters, law schools, attorneys, and staff members for law student recruiting initiatives and summer program operations- Monitor and compile candidate evaluations to support hiring decisions and program assessments for attorneys at all experience levels, including lateral partners, senior counsel, associates, and summer associates- Plan and attend law student engagement events, utilizing strong verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills to ensure seamless execution and positive candidate experience- Oversee meeting logistics with flexibility and rapidly changing priorities, including scheduling, room reservations, and catering arrangements for interviews and recruiting events.

Education

• Lawndale High School

  High School Diploma

  2015 — 2019

• Duke University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science