Director of Recruiting
For the New York Office of a New Litigation FirmThis is a filled position.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide strategic direction for all associate hiring initiatives for a new, expanding, successful law firm;
- Take an innovative and proactive role in developing creative ways to brand the firm and help distinguish its unique offerings;
- Oversee the summer associate program, including orientations, evaluations, and events;
- Develop relationships with key contacts at top law schools and search firms;
- Work closely with partners to determine hiring needs; review and assess market trends in attorney hiring;
- Serve as firm liaison for candidates and as a firm ambassador.
Qualifications include:
- 8+ years of attorney recruiting experience at a top law firm;
- Desire to build an attorney recruiting function from the ground up and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment;
- Ability to both operate on a strategic level and roll up your sleeves to execute programs and initiatives;
- Ability to inspire trust and develop relationships with firm personnel at all levels;
- Excellent project management skills;
- Ability to exercise judgment and handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.