Professional Development & Recruiting Manager - Los Angeles

Summary

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has an opening for a Professional Development and Recruiting Manager to be based in our Los Angeles office. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,200 lawyers located in 15 offices in six countries.

Working with the Legal Personnel team, the Manager provides strategic direction and administrative support to the partners in Willkie’s Los Angeles office. The position reports to the Chief Human Resources and works closely with the Legal Personnel team across the US.

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. As such, we are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with our other US offices,
  
  • Manage campus recruiting efforts including:
    • law school outreach,
    • on-campus interviews, callbacks, follow-up and;
    • the LA summer
  • Manage Professional Development Programs including:
    • initiating and developing programming for LA associates;
    • supporting firm management and operating committees on the associate retention programs and the performance management process;
    • managing and maintaining personnel data for the LA attorneys;
    • monitoring local market and staying informed with current market trends and;
    • tracking and confirming attorney compliance with California Bar admission rules
  • Manage on-boarding and integration of newly hired law clerks and
  • Collaborate with the Diversity & Inclusion Committee on office-specific D&I initiatives
  • Contribute to an array of other programs as
  • Assist with HR Staff personnel matters and events as
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Four or more years’ experience in professional services
• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of legal recruiting, associate development and/or human resources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Accuracy and attention to
• A self-starter who has the ability to work both independently and also collaboratively with the Talent Management team and firm leadership.
• Ability to provide leadership and support for detailed and complex
• Flexibility in the midst of multiple and/or changing priorities and
• Integrity - strong professional and ethical standards; must observe confidentiality of personnel and Firm matters.
• Proficiency in Outlook, MS Office Suite and familiarity with Asana, viRecruit or a similar recruiting database.

ADA Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry light [to moderate] objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move objects [up to 15/20/25 lbs OR in excess of 25/30 lbs]

 

Employment Status

Exempt

Pay Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
Pay Range Statement

The salary range for this role represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location. Willkie offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees. A summary of available benefits can be found here  in the Career section of the Firm’s website.

 

 

IF HOURLY: This position is a part-time hourly role and benefits eligibility will be more limited. Candidates should direct questions about benefits to the hiring manager for clarification as needed.

 

EEO Statement

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race, color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

California Applicants

Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.

Salary : $165,000 - $175,000