Attorney Recruiting and Development Manager
For the DC Office of an International Law FirmThis is a filled position.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the law school student recruiting process, including developing strategic outreach and communications with targeted law schools in the Washington DC market, and the organization of the law student interviews and recruiting efforts;
- Plan and coordinate the summer associate program and events for the Washington DC office;
- Understand and manage the annual attorney recruiting and development budget for the DC office;
- Promote the office culture and positively impact the attorney experience through customized engagement and involvement in office-based connectivity events;
- Conduct onboarding and new hire orientation for Washington DC associates;
- Oversee the junior associate experience through professional development efforts (e.g., supporting the annual review process, monitoring utilization and work allocation in conjunction with the firmwide staffing team, conducting exit interviews).
Qualifications include:
- 5+ years of experience serving in professional recruiting or career development positions with sophisticated law firm or professional services organizations; bachelor’s degree is required;
- Experience with all aspects of the attorney recruitment process, including outreach efforts, recruiting, onboarding and integration processes;
- Executive presence, tenacity, integrity, and professionalism that will engender confidence with attorneys, administrative leadership, and prospective candidates;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a consensus-driven organization and to create consensus-based support;
- An unquestioned work ethic, willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and accept a wide variety of assignments as required and work closely with law students, associates, partners, colleagues and team members;
- Proven experience with the ability to retain, develop and motivate exceptional talent development professionals.