Legal Recruiting Manager

About Allen Matkins

For more than 45 years, Allen Matkins has worked with clients drawn to us by our reputation for market-leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government.  Founded with deep roots in real estate, the firm has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent environmental and natural resources, land use, litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, and bankruptcy/restructuring practices which allow us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets. Our firm’s success is driven by our commitment to hiring and developing top talent, ensuring a team that delivers exceptional work and service to our clients. We are guided by our core values: our people are our most important resource; we have a commitment to quality work, all the time; and we work as a team with each other and with our clients  - we foster camaraderie.

About the Position

The Legal Recruiting Manager is an integral part of the Recruiting & PD team and will collaborate with practice leaders firmwide to develop and implement strategies for lateral associate recruitment. Reporting to the Chief Recruiting Officer, the Legal Recruiting Manager will be responsible for managing all lateral associate recruiting. This position is currently a hybrid role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chief Recruiting Officer to design and execute strategies for lateral associate recruitment.
• Identify and seize opportunities to attract qualified lateral associate candidates, overseeing the entire hiring process with a focus on supporting the practice group structure.
• Manage the lateral interview process, ensuring seamless coordination and maintaining proactive communication with candidates and search firms throughout.
• Oversee and administer the attorney applicant database for purposes of applicant tracking and NALP reporting.
• Manage and evaluate relationships with search firms and external vendors to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Analyze market intelligence, industry trends, best practices, and innovations in legal recruitment. Compile detailed report sand leverage insights to ensure recruiting strategies align with practice group needs.
• Directly supervise the Lateral Recruiting Assistant.
• Develop junior team members by training, mentoring, and managing workflow.
• Collaborate with the Chief Recruiting Officer on strategic projects as needed.
• Provide support for lateral partner recruiting efforts as needed.
• Provide support for professional development initiatives as needed.
• Provide support for law student recruiting and summer associate program as needed.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external clients at all levels
• Team player who is committed to superior standards of professionalism and productivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a detail-orientated approach
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapting to changing priorities and environments with flexibility and a proactive approach
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to travel, attend events, and to work extended hours to meet deadlines and business needs
• Leadership capabilities including organization, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and maintaining discretion in managing confidential and sensitive information

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of legal recruitment or professional services
• Two years of supervisory experience in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of lateral associate program
• Proficiency in MS Office, database management, and applicant tracking systems, with the ability to perform thorough analyses and generate comprehensive reports
• Experience with viRecruit is preferred

Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement
Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, all other characteristics prohibited by law, or gender identity and/or expression.

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Compensation

Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation & benefits package. The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $150,000  - $185,000 per year. Actual salary will depend upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills, qualifications, and location. 

The base salary range displayed on the job posting reflects the estimated range for new hire salaries for the position. The actual offered base salary will be determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills and qualifications. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external business factors.

Salary : $150,000 - $185,000