What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiter/Recruitment Manager position at Avacend Inc?
Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment
Support the firm’s recruitment strategies by managing and coordinating efforts to attract and hire summer associates through the resume review process, student outreach efforts, interview process, candidate evaluations, and offer decision-making process
Coordinate development and advancement initiatives for summer associates, ensuring effective integration through training, mentoring, pro bono work, experiential learning, and other career development activities
Organize and execute recruitment events and summer associate activities for the local office(s)
Coordinate the local onboarding process for new hires in the office(s)
General Recruitment
Collaborate with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team to enhance recruitment efforts aimed at attracting diverse entry-level candidates
Prepare and maintain recruitment reports and metrics to support the Talent Department functions
Manage assigned budgets to control costs and use resources efficiently.
Maintain accurate records of candidate data and statuses for all entry-level candidates, ensuring reliable reporting and statistics for firm leadership
Law School Engagement & Student Outreach
Manage engagement efforts at assigned institutions, fostering relationships with key school contacts and student organizations.
Propose and implement new initiatives to strengthen ties with law schools and enhance student group interactions. Manage law school donation requests and budgets for on-campus recruitment events
Partner with the Events Department to coordinate large-scale recruitment events that require logistical support.
Develop and execute outreach strategies for select law schools, enhancing the firm’s visibility among students.
Work with recent summer associates/law school grads to get insight into candidate needs/expectations.
Support social media campaigns targeting law students to boost engagement and recruitment
Management
Supervise local office Entry-Level Recruitment Assistants and Coordinators within your region, providing leadership and direction needed to support individual and firm goals.
Offer mentorship and guidance related to the career development plans for Assistants and Coordinators
Provide consistent and constructive feedback to Assistants and Coordinators to foster professional growth and enhance team performance
