Wisnik Career Enterprises

For the DC Office of an International Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

Work with the broader Legal Recruiting, Learning & Development, and Events team to plan the summer associate program, including managing DC-specific events and programs;
Collaborate with the summer associate work allocation team to ensure that DC summer associates are getting the right mix and amount of work; check in regularly with DC summer associates to gather and share their feedback;
Manage 1L and 2L interview process for DC candidates, including scheduling callback interviews, meeting and greeting candidates, collecting feedback, answering candidate questions, and participating in Recruiting Committee meetings;
Liaise with the Lateral Associate and Lateral Partner Recruiting Managers to support lateral associate, counsel, and partner hiring activity in the Washington, DC office as needed;
Serve as an ambassador in the DC office, including attending summer and new associate orientations, shepherding candidates and new joiners, and collaborating with DC Business Services staff and lawyers;
Stay apprised of industry trends, particularly within the DC legal market, and proactively inform the Head of Recruitment and Recruiting Committee of relevant developments.

Qualifications include:

5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably at a law firm and with extensive knowledge of the Washington, DC legal market;
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
Excellent judgment and discretion and with the ability to preserve confidentiality;
Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Must exhibit a high energy level, be able to work under pressure and have a professional demeanor;
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.