What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment Manager position at The Midtown Group?
We are actively seeking a new Attorney Recruiting Manager for one of DC's most reputable and highest ranked law firms, a client we've worked with for twenty-five years.
This hired individual will oversee all lateral associate recruiting, manage law school recruiting, and summer associate programs for the DC and Virginia offices and develop and manage a proactive recruiting strategy to recruit top-tier talent. This position will report directly to the Senior Director of Attorney Recruiting and collaborate with the firmwide attorney recruiting team.
** Please note, law firm attorney recruiting and management experience required. **
Responsibilities:
- Maintain Recruiting Policies and Procedures to achieve firmwide goals
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Attorney Recruiting and Practice Section Leaders to develop and implement a proactive lateral recruiting strategy
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with legal search firms
- Oversee, with local support, all aspects of lateral hiring and on-boarding for DC and Virginia offices
- In conjunction with the Firmwide Recruiting team develop and manage relationships with law school career services to promote summer associate hiring
- Plan, oversee and attend summer associate and fall recruiting programs for DC and Virginia offices
- Regularly communicate with summer associates and fall associates to share Firm news and further develop professional relationships
- Oversee onboarding, orientation, and integration for all lateral and new hires
Education, Experience and Skills:
- BA/BS degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in professional legal recruitment or career development within a law firm. One year or more of management experience is required
- Extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting, specifically managing all aspects of the attorney recruitment process, strategy development, and onboarding and integration
- Expert understanding of Recruiting Best Practices
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to exercise professional judgement, and ability to work effectively on the Firmwide Recruiting Team
- Ability to work independently and with integrity in alignment with the firm's culture
- Excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Outstanding relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with all attorneys and staff across the Firm
- Experience managing candidates in an applicant tracking system
Washington DC pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $150k - $160k.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP. Exploratory calls and inquiries are welcome, but no third parties, please.
Salary : $150,000 - $160,000
