Legal Talent Manager

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

Responsibilities include:

• Manage lateral Partner hiring firm-wide and lateral associate hiring for NY office; draft Partner candidate business case memoranda to Firm management; manage due diligence process;
• Serve as a trusted advisor to decision-makers on assessing hiring needs and implementing lateral hiring strategies;
• Review resumes; make assessments of applicants, oversee the scheduling of interviews and travel arrangements, collect and summarize feedback;
• Build strong relationships with key search firms and lateral candidates
• Oversee the onboarding and logistical integration of new hires;
• Manage the creation and implementation of specific practice-group lawyer training programs.

Qualifications include:

• 3+ years of lateral Partner recruiting expertise and some professional development experience; JD preferred;
• Strong organizational skills; superior judgment and discretion;
• Possesses interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with a diverse group of professionals;
• Excellent client service skills and ability to influence decision makers;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize and get things done.