Director of Associate Recruitment

For the New York Office of a Prominent AmLaw 50 Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Lead firmwide strategy for law student, summer associate, entry-level attorney, and judicial clerk recruiting across all offices.
• Direct and develop the recruiting team, establishing priorities, guiding execution, and overseeing training and performance management.
• Advise hiring partners and practice leaders on incoming class sizes and long-term hiring needs.
• Oversee law school engagement and career services relationships to strengthen visibility and attract top candidates.
• Advise leadership on recruiting trends and competitive intelligence; advance recruiting policies, technology, and best practices.
• Direct recruiting budget allocation, vendor partnerships, and recruitment communications to support firmwide hiring objectives.

Qualifications include:

• 10+ years of law firm experience; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience planning, implementing, and supervising recruiting functions and staff.
• Strong understanding of law student and entry-level attorney recruiting, including summer associate programs and judicial clerk hiring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across offices and departments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines.

Salary: $275k-$315k

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