Legal Recruiting Specialist

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

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with LRD, hiring partners and Recruiting Committee to develop, implement and manage recruiting strategies and programs;
• Oversee the non-lateral hiring process (including 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, Clerks), including managing on-campus interviews, job fairs and resume collections;
• Supervise law student outreach including panels, receptions, mentoring programs, sponsorships, etc.;
• Implement all aspects of the Summer Associate Program, including planning and attending summer associate events, managing work assignments and the review process;
• Source candidates and review candidate materials; ensure the regular maintenance of, and contribution to, attorney applicant databases for purposes of applicant tracking;
• Develop, prepare and analyze relevant reports, projections, and statistical data as needed.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise regarding attorney recruitment activities;
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills; high degree of comfort interacting with attorneys at all levels;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to design short-term and long-term goals, with clear criteria to measure success and return on investment;
• Strong presentation skills combined with confidence and poise.