Legal Staff Human Resources in Grand Rapids, MI

Law Firm

Grand Rapids, MI

Legal Staff Human Resources in Grand Rapids, MI

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Recruiting and Professional Development Specialist at Law Firm - Michigan Offices

Salary: Competitive based on experience
Job Title: Recruiting and Professional Development Specialist
Experience: 3-5 years in legal recruiting or professional services industry

Lateral Hiring:
- Draft offer letters for lateral hires
- Coordinate interview schedules for lateral candidates
- Prepare candidate materials for review and vote by the Executive Committee
- Facilitate the candidate due diligence process
- Maintain accurate candidate records and regularly update candidate hiring reports

Law Student Hiring/Summer Associate Program:
- Primary point of contact for law school Career Services Offices
- Plan and organize events such as the 1L Reception and other law school-related events
- Act as a key point of contact for summer associates
- Coordinate and manage summer associate events, send weekly communications and reminders
- Track and approve bar exam-related expenses for summer associates

Onboarding & Orientation:
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate the orientation schedule for new lateral associates, counsel, and partners
- Coordinate office assignments for new lateral hires
- Draft arrival notices for new lateral hires
- Prepare and manage new hire forms and documentation
- Approve and oversee relocation expenses for new hires

Associate Professional Development:
- Plan and coordinate associate social events, with guidance from supervisor
- Draft and distribute change notices as necessary
- Draft associate departure emails for review and approval
- Support other attorney development initiatives as necessary

Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Teams
- Professional demeanor and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Legal Studies, or related field preferred
- Three to five years of legal recruiting or other professional services industry experience is ideal

Job ID: 238

Apply for this Position

H1: Join Our Team as a Recruiting and Professional Development Specialist at a Leading Law Firm in Michigan!
H2: Advance Your Career in Legal Recruiting and Professional Development

Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled Recruiting and Professional Development Specialist to join our team in any of our Michigan offices. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience and provides the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and support various initiatives within the firm.

In this role, you will play a crucial role in our recruitment efforts for law students, entry-level and experienced attorneys. You will also be responsible for organizing and executing our summer associate program, coordinating attorney professional development efforts, and supporting the day-to-day activities of our Attorney Recruitment and Professional Development team.

As our Recruiting and Professional Development Specialist, you will:
- Draft offer letters and coordinate interview schedules for lateral hires
- Serve as a primary point of contact for law school Career Services Offices
- Plan and organize events for law students, including the 1L Reception
- Act as a key point of contact for summer associates and manage their events and expenses
- Facilitate the orientation process for new lateral associates, counsel, and partners
- Plan and coordinate social events for our associates and support other attorney development initiatives

To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Teams
- A professional demeanor and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills
- A Bachelor's degree in human resources, Legal Studies, or related field (preferred)
- Three to five years of experience in legal recruiting or other professional services industry

Join our team at Law Firm and take the next step in your career in legal recruiting and professional development. Apply for this position today and be part of our dynamic and growing firm.

Job ID: 238