Lateral Recruiting Manager

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Manager to join our dynamic legal team. This position is responsible for managing the recruiting and hiring processes for specified lateral paralegals and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Planning
• Implement lateral paralegal and attorney recruiting and hiring efforts among selected SBUs
• Meet regularly with SBU leadership to provide updates on candidates and ensure the recruiting team is aware of current strategic industry recruiting needs
• Collaborate with Managing Director of Growth, Director of Legal Recruiting, and Firm leadership on industry trends related to diversity hiring
• Recruiting Workflow & Execution
• Oversee preparation of associate job postings
• Review and screen resumes submitted by candidates or search firms
• Schedule interviews for candidates and conduct screening interviews as needed
• Ensure initial candidate application is entered into recruiting database and regular status updates are maintained
• Organize and maintain all contact information for candidates
• Communicate with candidates and external recruiters throughout the recruiting and hiring process
• Work with SBU leadership to determine offer terms
• Work with Risk Management to determine solutions to any licensing issues
• Work with Conflicts Team to ensure lateral candidates are cleared before starting
• Ensure that due diligence on candidates is complete and candidate offer letters are in proper form and approved
• Use firm resources (i.e., LinkedIn, Firm Prospects), social media, and other avenues to proactively source candidates
• Develop and implement alternative strategies for lateral attorney recruiting
• Audit recruiting efforts on a routine basis and make recommendations
• Conduct market research on recruiting trends, best practices, and compensation and make recommendations, where appropriate
• Team Management
• Work with SBU leadership to determine offer terms
• Work with Risk Management to determine solutions to any licensing issues
• Work with Conflicts Team to ensure lateral candidates are cleared before starting
• Ensure that due diligence on candidates is complete and candidate offer letters are in proper form and approved
• Use firm resources (i.e., LinkedIn, Firm Prospects), social media, and other avenues to proactively source candidates
• Develop and implement alternative strategies for lateral attorney recruiting
• Audit recruiting efforts on a routine basis and make recommendations
• Conduct market research on recruiting trends, best practices, and compensation and make recommendations, where appropriate
• Work with SBU leadership to determine offer terms
• Work with Risk Management to determine solutions to any licensing issues
• Work with Conflicts Team to ensure lateral candidates are cleared before starting
• Ensure that due diligence on candidates is complete and candidate offer letters are in proper form and approved
• Use firm resources (i.e., LinkedIn, Firm Prospects), social media, and other avenues to proactively source candidates
• Develop and implement alternative strategies for lateral attorney recruiting
• Audit recruiting efforts on a routine basis and make recommendations
• Conduct market research on recruiting trends, best practices, and compensation and make recommendations, where appropriate
• External Communications and Relationships
• Monitor and oversee all external career postings for lateral positions
• Communicate and establish relationships with search firms regarding lateral hires
• Work with Managing Director of Growth and Director of Legal Recruiting to manage fee agreement process, including negotiating and establishing new fee agreements
• As requested, update the Firm's website content and publications
• Data Management and Analytics
• Communicate and report performance statistics to upper management and, when necessary, recommend strategic changes
• Support completion of recruiting related surveys and the updating of NALP forms
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records and files
• Work with Legal Recruiting Manager and other business professionals in firm to maintain recruiting database, produce reports, and troubleshoot as needed
• Help track and monitor lateral recruiting results for purposes of Mansfield certification
• Miscellaneous
• Participate in professional associations for recruiting
• Travel to other Firm offices to attend events or provide support as needed
• Assist with the Firm’s recruiting and hiring processes for law students and summer associates on an as-needed basis
• Special projects as required

Requirements

• 4-year degree required, preferably in a related field
• 5 years of progressive experience in law firm recruiting required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong initiative and self-motivation
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding candidates, Firm matters, and recruiting matters
• Ability to work under pressure, to handle conflicting priorities, and to meet deadlines
• Ability to represent the Firm in a favorable and businesslike manner
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of professional personalities, both inside and outside the Firm
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the Director of Legal Recruiting, Senior Legal Recruiting Specialist, and the administrative and lawyer leadership of the Firm
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of all MS Office products strongly preferred
• Ability to work after hours, as needed
• Ability to travel to other offices as needed