For the New York Office of a Prominent AmLaw 50 Firm
Responsibilities include
- Lead firmwide strategy for law student, summer associate, entry-level attorney, and judicial clerk recruiting across all offices.
- Direct and develop the recruiting team, establishing priorities, guiding execution, and overseeing training and performance management.
- Advise hiring partners and practice leaders on incoming class sizes and long-term hiring needs.
- Oversee law school engagement and career services relationships to strengthen visibility and attract top candidates.
- Advise leadership on recruiting trends and competitive intelligence; advance recruiting policies, technology, and best practices.
- Direct recruiting budget allocation, vendor partnerships, and recruitment communications to support firmwide hiring objectives.
Qualifications include
- 10+ years of law firm experience; Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience planning, implementing, and supervising recruiting functions and staff.
- Strong understanding of law student and entry-level attorney recruiting, including summer associate programs and judicial clerk hiring.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across offices and departments.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines.
Salary: $275k-$315k
