Director of Legal Recruiting - California, United States - Robert Walters

Description

Our client is seeking a Director of Legal Recruiting to join their team in Los Angeles. This role is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to spearhead the development, execution, and management of comprehensive legal recruiting initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to identify both immediate and long-term talent acquisition needs
• Monitor recruiting trends to develop innovative strategies for attracting high-caliber lateral hires and summer associates
• Craft and execute a dynamic 3-year legal recruiting strategic roadmap
• 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
• Screen and shortlist optimal lateral partner/associate candidates for presentation to the CGO and applicable Practice Leader
• Conduct in-depth analysis of lateral partner questionnaires
• Ensure meticulous compilation and timely distribution of interview packets
• Oversee the summer associate program

What you bring:

• 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