In this role, you'll drive legal talent acquisition from the ground up, with wide latitude to shape strategy and make things happen!
Proactive Recruitment: Lead a recruiting strategy that keeps 7-12 qualified legal candidates in pipeline at all times.
You'll own outreach to law schools, trade associations, and professional networks, building referral relationships and keeping top talent warm before a seat even opens.
Track pipeline metrics and continuously refine your sourcing mix to stay ahead of the firm's growth.
Campus Recruiting: Own year-round recruiting for law clerks and interns.
You'll maintain active relationships with top law schools and universities, lock in commitments for summer and year-round programs, and coordinate with the Training Manager and Supervisors to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
Resource Forecasting: Along with leadership, you will conduct quarterly staffing analyses in collaboration with attorney group leaders and department heads.
Translate that intelligence into actionable recruiting roadmaps and present projections to key stakeholders; keeping the firm staffed ahead of need, not behind it.
Role Kickoffs: Facilitate kickoff meetings with hiring managers to align on role requirements, candidate profiles, and placement timelines.
Job Advertising & Candidate Sourcing: Create and manage job postings across multiple platforms, ensuring consistent visibility and reach.
Interview Coordination & Hiring: Schedule and support the full interview process, equipping hiring teams with comprehensive candidate packages.
New Hire Assimilation: Ensure every new hire lands well. You'll facilitate onboarding support, make key introductions, and provide ongoing guidance as new team members find their footing.
Recruiting Technology & Innovation: Stay ahead of the curve on recruiting tools, platforms, and processes.
Culture & Employee Engagement: Manage and elevate the firm's culture program through the JB FOR ME initiative.
Requirements
2–3 years of executive-level recruitment experience (required)
2–3 years of stakeholder management experience (required)
2–3 years of legal recruiting experience (highly preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A growth mindset and a competitive drive
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
We've spent over a decade earning recognition as a "Best Company to Work For," "Fastest Growing Company," and **"Best Law Firms in America" **locally, statewide, and nationally.
The reason people come here and stay here is the culture.