Director of Talent Acquisition

About the Role

Kelley Kronenberg is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruitment function from our Fort Lauderdale headquarters. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing the Firm's talent acquisition strategy across all levels: from lateral partners, private-pay attorneys, and associates to director and C-suite roles. The Director will build and mentor a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, expand the Firm's attorney roster, diversify its practice offerings, and serve as a key partner to Firm leadership on growth through recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the Firm's talent acquisition strategy, aligning recruitment across lateral partners, associates, and senior leadership with the Firm's long-term growth objectives.
• Build relationships across the legal community and professional associations to attract top attorneys, with a particular focus on private-pay attorneys and diversifying the Firm's practice areas.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists responsible for staff-level recruiting.
• Oversee the Firm's Summer Associate Program and on-campus interviewing (OCI) process to build a strong pipeline of emerging legal talent.
• Partner with the Firm's DEI Committee, Marketing, and Business Development teams to source diverse talent and strengthen the Firm's employer brand.
• Maintain and optimize the Firm's applicant tracking system and recruiting vendor relationships.
• Use data and reporting to track recruiting metrics, refine hiring strategy, and keep Firm leadership informed of progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctorate strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of recruiting experience, including at least 5 years managing recruiting within a law firm or legal recruiting agency, with a focus on attorney hiring throughout Florida.
• Proven experience managing and developing a talent acquisition team.
• Proficiency with iCIMS or a comparable applicant tracking system.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to engage confidently with attorneys and executives at every level.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Company-paid PPO health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO with floating holidays and a dedicated mental health day
• 401(k) with employer match
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that invests in its people