Director of Legal Recruiting

Company Description

We are looking to grow the Firm from 200 attorneys to 300 in the next two years. The director of recruitment should have a legal background and originated at least $ 1 million books of business. This role requires extensive traveling as they are looking to grow our Houston, Dallas, and New York offices. The Director of Legal Recruiting is responsible for spearheading the development, execution, and management of the firm’s comprehensive legal recruiting initiatives. This encompasses seamless coordination of lateral partner, associate, and summer associate recruiting programs. The role extends to managing attorney‐focused recruiting campaigns, and nurturing relationships with law schools, legal associations, recruitment agencies, and other third‐party service providers.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

· Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to identify both immediate and long‐term talent acquisition needs, aligning them with the firm's overarching business objectives.

· Monitor recruiting trends to develop innovative strategies for attracting high‐caliber lateral hires and summer associates, while keeping abreast of industry best practices.

· Craft and execute a dynamic 3‐year legal recruiting strategic roadmap, complete with actionable milestones and key performance indicators. Sourcing of Candidates

 · Proactively identify candidates through diverse avenues such as internal referrals, digital channels, targeted campaigns, and legal search firms.

· Partner with the Marketing Team to amplify the firm’s brand presence across target law schools and legal communities via strategic campaigns.

 · Work with the Marketing Team to identify areas for content development and placements for digital and social media, further enhancing the firm’s recruitment outreach.

· Serve as the public face of the firm in legal recruiting circles, actively engaging in industry events, conferences, and meetings.

Qualifications

· Juris Doctorate strongly preferred.

· Minimum of 5 years in a recruiting role, with a focus on the legal sector being highly desirable.

 · Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on persuasive presentation skills.

· Advanced understanding of the nuances and methodologies of effective recruiting within the legal industry.

· Demonstrable capacity to formulate and execute long‐range plans within stipulated timeframes and budgets. · Outstanding interpersonal competencies.

· Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and GenAI.

• National recruiting experience from a Major Law firm.
• Must come from a medium to large law firm

Additional Information

This role requires extensive traveling as they are looking to grow our Houston, Dallas, and New York offices