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Title : Attorney Recruiting & Development Manager

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # BLAO698819

Attorney Recruiting & Development Manager Duties: Under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Attorney Recruiting, and Office Hiring Partner, and following prescribed department, office and firm procedures, will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Washington, D.C. office s attorney recruiting and development functions including lateral associate and Summer Associate hiring, overseeing the annual Summer Associate program, collaborating with the Human Resources department on attorney new hire orientations, participating in Hiring Committee meetings, implementing firm training programs, and supervising assigned department staff. Serve as a positive role model and mentor, and to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm s attorneys, advisors and staff, efficient and effective departmental operations, and an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Fulfill the needs of the firm in a manner which is consistent with the Firm s Core Values. Manage all aspects of the lateral associate recruitment program, ensuring appropriate communication and coordination with candidates, firm attorneys, administrative management, and any third-party recruiters. Meet with Practice Managers and/or their designees to determine hiring requirements for lateral attorney openings. Secure approval of openings from the Office Hiring Partner and Firmwide Hiring Partner. Establish, maintain and build relationships with third-party recruiters and execute standard search firm agreements. Prepare attorney position postings for the firm s external website. Conduct due-diligence with attorney candidates (e.g., references, bar admission verifications, conflicts checks, etc.). Oversee student on-campus interviewing program. Participate in office Hiring Committee meetings and hiring recommendations. Establish, maintain and build relationships with top-tier law schools. Prepare offer letters and relevant materials. Plan, organize and administer the Summer Associate program. Duties include participating in all events, organizing the Washington, D.C. office Summer Associate orientation, planning training programs, tracking expenses, coordinating Summer Associate reviews, assisting as needed in the work assignment process, and other tasks. Participate in Associates Committee, Diversity Committee, and Women s Initiative Committee Meetings and assist with programming, projects and initiatives. Prepare relevant reports and presentations. Prepare and monitor office recruiting and retention statistics. Coordinate attorney arrivals/departures with the Human Resources department. Participate in new hire orientation for all incoming attorneys. Oversee implementation of firmwide training programs for Washington, D.C. attorneys. Provide guidance regarding state bar dues, bar admissions and continuing education requirements for Washington, D.C. attorneys. Serve as a resource for the Washington, D.C. attorneys regarding external training opportunities and available coaching resources. Participate in scheduled Attorney Recruiting & Development conference calls and meetings. Develop and maintain departmental budget in consultation with Hiring Partner, Director of Attorney Recruiting, and Director of Development. Supervise assigned department employees. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years experience in legal recruiting in a law firm required, with 3+ years in a managerial role desired. Ability to read, write and speak English. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience in working with attorney recruiting databases required.. Strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers; attorneys; office, firm and practice management; and outside business partners. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure. Ability to manage multiple projects with specific deadlines and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to use initiative and judgment to accomplish results. Ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to delegate and manage resources effectively. Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions. Strong attention to detail. Ability to use critique of work to improve performance. Commitment to the office and firm. Commitment to professional growth and development.

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