Harvard Resource Solutions was recently engaged in a new search for a Manager of Attorney Recruitment on a direct hire basis for our law firm client in Detroit.

Salary Range: 130K – 140K

Location: Detroit

Title: Manager of Attorney Recruitment

Working Arrangement: Hybrid -4 days in office for the first 6 months. 3 days in the office, 2 days at home is standard firm policy.

Reason for opening: Vacancy

Position Description for Manager of Attorney Recruitment:

• Develop and execute go-to-market plans for direct sourcing and recruiting targeted candidates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external recruiters and search firms.
• Oversee the full lifecycle recruitment of lateral associates, professional track roles, patent agents, and summer associates across all departments, practice areas.
• Promote and enhance the Firm’s diversity recruitment efforts, including creating diversity pipelines for future hires.
• Stay informed on competitive market trends and protocols in attorney recruiting.
• Collaborate with the CTO to evaluate and improve the Firm’s recruiting practices and performance; research, recommend, and implement changes to continuously evolve recruiting and integration processes.
• Assist in developing recruiting materials and collateral for candidates and search firm contacts.
• Utilize Firm technology and databases, including viDesktop, Firm Prospects, Interaction, and systems like Microsoft Office, FileSite, and Collaborate.
• Mentor, train, and supervise administrative staff responsible for attorney recruitment.
• Foster a collaborative and collegial department environment.

Requirements for Duties for Manager of Attorney Recruitment:

• Minimum of five years of recruiting experience in a law firm or professional services organization.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proficiency in a variety of software, including Firm Prospects, Microsoft Office Suite, and viRecruit.
• Proven track record in recruiting lateral attorneys and summer associates in a law firm setting.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to communicate effectively and inspire the recruitment team.
• Excellent collaboration skills with partners and business professionals.
• Creative problem-solver with high self-confidence, maturity, and excellent judgment.

Client offers excellent benefits to include full medical, dental and vision, PTO, 401K, profit sharing.