Legal Recruitment Manager
Boston, MA, United States
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Legal Recruitment Manager for a growing Boston law firm. This opportunity is direct hire, hybrid, and full time. The Legal Recruitment Manager will work collaboratively with the Managing Partner, Attorney Recruitment Partner, Executive Director, and Business Development Director.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Work collaboratively with Managing Partner, Attorney Recruitment Partner, Executive Director, Business Development Director, and other firm leadership to develop and implement strategic recruitment goals and manage offer approval process
Manage full-cycle recruitment process for all attorney hiring
Conduct proactive lateral searches by utilizing a variety of search methods including prospecting, internal referrals, networking, search firms, and online research tools
Review resumes and make recommendations to appropriate firm leadership
Schedule and attend interviews; collect feedback from interviews
Collaborate with Human Resources on due diligence process and background checks
Responsible for ensuring timely completion and review of lateral Partner and other questionnaires and reference checks; ensuring completion of thorough conflict checks and following up as appropriate
Manage onboarding and integration processes for lateral Partners, non-equity Partners, Associates, and interns in collaboration with Human Resources and Practice Group Chairs
Develop and manage search firm relationships to maximize firm position; collaborate with Managing Partner and Executive Director on negotiation of search firm agreement terms
Develop and maintain relationships with local law schools and affinity bar associations; identify and coordinate internship opportunities firm-wide
Work with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on initiatives to broaden candidate pool
Collaborate with Human Resources to continuously update legal recruiting database and candidate tracking tools
Responsible for maintenance of appropriate recruitment and hiring records in applicant tracking system
Create, maintain, and report on strategic growth metrics relative to attorney recruitment
Develop relationships in the legal community and identify potential opportunities for growth
Stay up to date on legal industry changes and competitive intelligence
Qualifications:
A minimum of five years of recruitment experience in a law firm
Bachelors Degree and/or Advanced Degree from accredited college or university required
Proven record of accomplishment of successful attorney recruiting and strategic growth planning and development
Knowledge of Boston, MA and New England legal market preferred
Experience working with search firms, law schools, and internship programs
Technical skills in applicant tracking systems and online job board platforms
Ability to prioritize competing demands and work under pressure
Positive and proactive with the ability to work collaboratively and individually
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Benefits:
This is a posting on the behalf of LHH's client. Benefits may include PTO and health, vision, and dental insurance. The salary range is up to $150K.
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