Director of Legal Recruiting leading attorney recruiting and hiring efforts at a law firm. Developing strategies to attract and hire high-caliber legal talent while overseeing a team of recruiters.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive, best-in-class attorney recruiting strategy aligned with the firm's recruiting and business objectives
Collaborate with leadership to understand attorney hiring needs and priorities
Evaluate and recommend technology tools, including those that use artificial intelligence
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of legal recruiting professionals
Stay up to date with industry best practices, market data, and emerging trends
Establish, enhance, and manage relationships with external recruiters, law schools, and other legal recruiting service providers
Oversee the contracting process with external recruiters
Continuously review recruiting processes and workflows to identify opportunities for automation and efficiencies
Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting data analytics strategy
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; JD degree preferred
10+ years of experience in and extensive knowledge of law firm attorney recruiting
Ability to travel up to 25%
Demonstrated ability to earn the trust and respect of firm leaders and colleagues; executive presence
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across departments and functional areas to achieve business objectives
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative while also working collaboratively with others in a team environment
Strong knowledge of attorney recruiting processes and operations
Demonstrated process improvement skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce quality work product under time constraints
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Benefits
comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
life and AD&D insurance
short and long term disability insurance
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
health advocacy services
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
profit sharing
pre-tax transit and parking program
backup dependent care
senior care planning support
resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents
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