Legal Staff Human Resources in Baltimore, MD

Law Firm

Baltimore, MD

Legal Staff Human Resources in Baltimore, MD

Legal Staff

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Director of Legal Recruitment

Job Responsibilities:

- Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process of lateral partners and groups.
- Oversee candidate sourcing through search firms, social media, internet searches, referrals, and informational interviews to attract and hire top-notch talent.
- Conduct interviews, negotiate terms, draft and extend offers, perform due diligence, and oversee the disposition of candidates in the applicant tracking system.
- Conduct due diligence on candidates, including obtaining and reviewing lateral partner questionnaires and analyzing candidate metrics.
- Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, and Chief of Legal Operations in vetting books for lateral candidates.
- Support the Hiring Principal and Chief Financial Officer in constructing financial projections and compensation models.
- Partner with Conflicts Counsel regarding conflicts for new hires.
- Establish and maintain relationships with search firms, professional recruiting organizations, and career services professionals at law schools.
- Devise growth strategies with Board Members, Chief Business Development Officer, and Practice Group Leaders to acquire firms, practice groups, and partner-level lawyers.
- Work with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on diversity pipeline programs and initiatives relating to the recruitment and retention of diverse lawyers.
- Manage lateral onboarding and integration.
- Oversee attorney orientation and collaborate with marketing for onboarding of all attorneys.
- Lead associate recruiting and direct hiring and planning of the summer associate program, in collaboration with a manager and coordinator.

Education and Experience Information:

- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience recruiting partners and/or practice groups is necessary.
- Experience in a law or other professional services firm is strongly preferred.
- The candidate must exercise the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Experience in working with recruiting databases is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with Firm and Administrative Department Leaders are required.
- The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail are necessary.
- The ability to solve problems, use sound judgment, and exercise discretion is crucial.
- A strong customer service orientation with a positive and professional demeanor is required.
- The ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, are needed.
- Proficiency in Human Resources Information System functions, such as LawCruit Applicant Tracking and Performance Management, is required.

Salary Information:

The law firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and Firm-sponsored Memberships (., Peloton, Norton LifeLock), among other benefits. The pay range for this position is $144,800 - $213,400. This pay range is compliant with state, city, or local employment laws and applies to this location only. Actual pay for this position will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, current market data, and business needs.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

- The employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position or sit for prolonged periods and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Occasionally, the employee may need to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee is frequently required to perform light work that includes lifting and moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgement:

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The position review has excluded marginal functions incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) must possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements will exclude individuals who may pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, applicants are encouraged to review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.