Lateral Recruiting Senior Specialist — Litigation & Trial and Tax
For the DC Office of a Prestigious Global Law FirmResponsibilities include:
- Lead lateral associate recruiting efforts for the Litigation & Trial and Tax practices, overseeing the full candidate lifecycle from application review through offer and onboarding.
- Drive the strategic execution of judicial clerk hiring, including planning hiring timelines, coordinating outreach, and advising stakeholders on market dynamics and candidate positioning.
- Serve as a central point of contact for candidates and internal stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication, accurate recordkeeping, and a high-quality candidate experience.
- Coordinate recruiting events, targeted mailings, and digital outreach initiatives to increase visibility and strengthen relationships with prospective candidates.
- Prepare, analyze, and present recruiting materials, market insights, and detailed recruiting metrics and reports to internal leadership and committees.
- Supervise and support team members, assist with recruitment budget management, and ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and best practices.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in legal recruiting or a professional services environment.
- Experience mentoring and leading junior team members.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the discretion and judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Advanced organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and make sound independent decisions.
- Demonstrated experience developing recruiting strategies, analyzing market trends, and driving innovative or process-improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruiting technologies including applicant tracking systems and interview platforms, with experience producing clear, data-driven reports.
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