Attorney Recruiting Manager

Boston, MA

Summary
We are seeking an Attorney Recruiting Manager to manage the Boston law school, lateral associate and lateral partner recruiting programs. This individual will also manage and take ownership of the summer associate program in Boston. The Manager will provide support on firmwide projects and initiatives to create efficiencies and best practices across all of our offices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Boston partners to develop, implement and manage recruiting strategies and programs to best present Firm to law school and lateral candidates;
• Support the Director of Attorney Recruiting and East Coast Regional Attorney Recruiting Manager on firmwide strategic projects and initiatives related to process, data analysis, branding, and technology;
• Drive efforts to increase and improve firm visibility at targeted law schools and, when needed, develop and foster law school and search firm relationships;
• Manage the interview process, communications, and data tracking systems;
• Work with Boston practice group leadership to determine short term and long term attorney hiring needs;
• Manage the Boston summer associate program, including social events, training, surveys, and evaluations;
• Facilitate the successful integration of all new associates and other attorneys;
• Analyze recruiting trends and implement recruiting strategies to best directly source law school and lateral talent both locally and firmwide;
• Establish, adhere to and maintain the recruiting department budget for the Boston office;
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Business Development teams to provide on-the-ground event support and maintain a calendar of outside events for attorneys to attend.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum of five years of Recruiting experience required, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Prior legal recruiting experience is preferred, including the demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of high-volume legal recruiting programs, including lateral attorney sourcing and hiring; law student on-campus recruiting; and the summer associate program and event planning.
• Outstanding interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills. Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment demonstrating reliability, dependability and flexibility is essential.
• Exceptional organizational, process, and follow-through skills. Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently to meet critical deadlines.
• Expertise in relevant technology; Taleo, Workday, or other applicant tracking system experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel. This job requires occasional travel to other offices and law school campuses, particularly in the summer and fall.