Wisnik Career Enterprises

For the DC Office of a Well-Respected Regional Firm

Responsibilities include:

Manage the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruiting, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding;
Partner with firm leadership to identify strategic lateral hiring needs and develop tailored search strategies;
Oversee the daily workflow of the recruiting team, providing guidance, performance feedback, and mentoring;
Serve as the primary contact for lateral candidates and search firms, maintaining communication throughout the process;
Maintain and analyze recruiting data, track hiring metrics, and support strategic talent initiatives;
Coordinate due diligence and onboarding processes, including conflicts clearance, background checks, and integration support.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of law firm recruiting experience required;
Proven ability to develop and execute lateral recruiting strategies aligned with firm goals;
Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and mentoring recruiting or professional staff;
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities across all levels;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, recruiting databases, and project management tools;
In-depth knowledge of legal market trends, particularly in the DC or comparable markets.