Director of Talent & Recruiting

For the New York Office of a Boutique Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Source, assess and present candidates for all of the Firm's hiring, including lateral associates, summer associates, foreign associates, paralegals and non-legal staff;
• Build strategic relationships with career services personnel at key law schools;
• Manage and administer the attorney and staff evaluation process;
• Develop, oversee and implement all professional development programs, including mentoring, associate development and training initiatives; manage CLE and skills training for attorneys;
• Review and assess market trends in attorney and staff compensation and benefits;
• Assist in the Firm's other business-related functions, specifically with BD/Marketing efforts.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years experience in a professional development, recruiting or human resources department within a law firm; JD strongly preferred;
• Experience recruiting, developing & retaining top talent;
• Self-starter with strong writing, presentation and organizational skills;
• Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels, and both within and outside the Firm;
• Ability to exercise judgment and handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and various databases.