For the DC or Charlotte Office of a Global Law Firm
Responsibilities include
- Lead and execute US law student and entry-level associate recruiting strategies, overseeing fall campus recruiting and summer associate hiring across offices.
- Partner with hiring partners, practice group leaders, and department leadership to assess hiring needs and align recruiting efforts with firmwide goals.
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, including candidate sourcing, resume screening, interviews, evaluations, offers, and onboarding coordination.
- Oversee the US summer associate program, including training, work assignments, social events, attorney feedback, evaluations, and program reviews.
- Develop relationships with law schools, student organizations, and professional associations; collaborate with Marketing to strengthen campus visibility and recruiting initiatives.
- Prepare recruiting reports and hiring metrics for leadership and committees; mentor and develop recruiting staff to support team effectiveness.
Qualifications include
- 5+ years of law firm administration experience, preferably in legal recruiting; Bachelor's degree required.
- Advanced degree or HR certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of law student recruiting, campus interviewing, and summer associate programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with attorneys, candidates, and law school representatives.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Workday, and Vi recruiting systems.
Salary: $120k-$150k