Manager, Entry-Level Legal Recruiting

About the role

The Manager, Entry-Level Legal Recruiting is responsible for managing all aspects of the firm's entry-level recruiting initiatives, including summer associate programs, on campus student recruitment, law school outreach, and judicial clerkship hiring for our U.S. offices. This role works closely with the Senior Manager, Associate Recruiting, practice group leaders, Professional Development, and Opportunity and Inclusion teams to create a targeted entry-level recruiting approach and align recruiting efforts with the firm's goals and values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an entry-level recruiting plan that supports the firm's talent pipeline and practice needs.
• Evaluate and refine recruiting strategies based on feedback, data, and changing market conditions to stay competitive within the student recruiting space.
• Oversee the summer associate program, including design, mentorship, training, social events, and evaluations ensuring a high-quality experience, leveraging Legal Recruiting Coordinators and local office support to handle operational support.
• Manage the student recruitment cycle, from on campus interviews and resume reviews to offer extension, onboarding and integration.
• Create best practices to coordinate interview schedules, organize callback processes, and maintain a smooth and efficient recruiting process for both candidates and firm stakeholders.
• Act as the primary contact for law schools, fostering strong relationships with career services and student organizations to enhance the firm’s visibility and reputation.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics, including acceptance rates, diversity stats, etc. to assess the effectiveness of recruiting initiatives and make data informed recommendations.
• Manage and supervise 3L recruitment cycle and judicial clerkship hiring efforts.
• Develop and implement strategies for candidate engagement to maintain interest and excitement among candidates, including communication strategies, pre-arrival materials and touchpoints for accepted students.
• Work with Professional Development to develop development programs and content for the summer program and beyond.
• Manage and mentor direct reports to ensure best practices are followed and a seamless and positive employee experience is provided.
• Work with Client Growth to leverage social networking platforms to reach student candidates and maintain connections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience (required) preferably in a law firm or law school environment.
• Experience with special event planning (required).
• Highly organized with a proactive approach.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with a client service orientation and the ability to represent the firm’s brand on campus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions and report on recruiting metrics.
• Must be highly motivated, creative, flexible, results-oriented and possess the ability to work independently under pressure with demanding deadlines.
• Must work well with all levels of firm personnel and must be able to establish effective working relationships throughout the firm.
• Must possess strong organizational, administrative and word processing skills.
• Must have proven working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be proficient with applicant data tracking software, preferably PeopleSoft.

Skills

• Experience with special event planning (required).
• Highly organized with a proactive approach.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with a client service orientation and the ability to represent the firm’s brand on campus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions and report on recruiting metrics.
• Must be highly motivated, creative, flexible, results-oriented and possess the ability to work independently under pressure with demanding deadlines.
• Must work well with all levels of firm personnel and must be able to establish effective working relationships throughout the firm.
• Must possess strong organizational, administrative and word processing skills.
• Must have proven working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be proficient with applicant data tracking software, preferably PeopleSoft.

Benefits

K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Dental Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Health Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Addiction Resources
• Family Building Benefits
• Breast milk delivery and lactation support services
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation Accident Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
• Bereavement Leave
• All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

Pay

$97,000 - $182,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Schedule

Desk type position which requires a combination of sedentary and standing activities. Daily use of personal computer and associated software systems. Some travel required. Some in-office work required.

Notice

We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility. Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check. In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law qualified California and Washington State applicants with criminal history records will be considered. A criminal history will not categorically exclude a candidate from employment, and the Firm will consider relevant factors before making employment decisions based on criminal history information. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.