Director of Attorney Recruitment

Director of Attorney Recruitment

A prestigious law firm located in California, with offices in Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego, seeks a dynamic Director of Attorney Recruitment. This leadership role is pivotal in enhancing the firm's talent acquisition strategy, focusing on bringing in top-tier legal professionals to ensure the firm’s standing as an industry leader in legal services. The Director will play a crucial role in fostering a firm culture that prioritizes growth, inclusion, and professional advancement while maintaining strong connections with law schools and legal associations. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the firm’s strategic recruitment efforts, ensuring the recruitment of high-caliber attorneys who align with the firm's vision and ethics.

Salary: $195,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of attorney recruiting initiatives focused on both lateral hires and summer associate programs.
• Strategize and enhance the firm's recruiting brand across various markets to attract premier legal talent.
• Manage the attorney onboarding and integration processes, ensuring new hires transition smoothly into their roles.
• Create, implement, and oversee professional development programs aimed at fostering attorney growth and satisfaction within the firm.
• Work closely with firm leadership to identify and plan for the firm's long-term attorney hiring needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including law schools, legal recruiters, and industry professionals.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and firm policies.
• Supervise and mentor recruitment support staff, promoting a culture of continuous professional development.
• Analyze and report on key recruitment metrics to drive improvements in diversity initiatives and retention strategies.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in attorney recruiting or related fields, particularly within a law firm environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Comprehensive understanding of the legal recruiting landscape and proven ability to implement effective recruiting strategies.
• Strong leadership qualities with demonstrated ability to manage and mentor staff.
• Exceptional communicator with robust interpersonal skills to foster relationships and build networks.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Independently motivated with a strong work ethic, capable of both team collaboration and autonomous project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in recruitment, retention, or professional development.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and legal recruiting software is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in previous recruitment roles.

Skills:

• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant legal recruiting platforms.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret recruitment data and trends.
• Innovative thinking in the development and execution of recruiting strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a knack for proactive identification and resolution of issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off policy including vacation, sick days, and holidays