Senior Manager of Entry-Level Recruitment

About the role

The Senior Manager of Entry-Level Recruitment is responsible for the end-to-end strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Fox Rothschild’s law student and entry-level hiring programs across all offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the firm’s entry-level recruitment cycle; manage and monitor candidates from the resume screening stage through callback interviews, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and an exceptional candidate experience
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to partners and associates by developing and delivering training on interview best practices, evaluation rubrics, candidate selection criteria, and applicable legal and compliance requirements
• Manage and delegate to others across various time zones
• Maintain relationships with peers at competitive firms, including membership in National Association for Law Placement
• Collaborate with the Manager of Recruitment Operations on the firm’s law school engagement strategy including employer branding, information sessions, panels, receptions, student outreach, and digital campaigns
• Lead or contribute to special projects and cross-departmental initiatives related to recruiting, talent development, or firmwide strategic priorities, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree in HR/Business a plus
• Experience: 7-10+ years of experience in legal recruitment, with significant responsibility for entry-level hiring and direct leadership of summer associate programs
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong commitment to client service and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Physical Requirements: Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties

Qualifications

• Experience: 7-10+ years of experience in legal recruitment, with significant responsibility for entry-level hiring and direct leadership of summer associate programs
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills; ability to influence without authority and navigate a partnership environment
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree in HR/Business a plus

Skills

• Experience: 7-10+ years of experience in legal recruitment, with significant responsibility for entry-level hiring and direct leadership of summer associate programs
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills; ability to influence without authority and navigate a partnership environment
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree in HR/Business a plus

Benefits

Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are:

• Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis: $160,000 - $190,000
• Seattle & Washington, DC: $175,000 - $190,000
• New York & San Francisco: $178,000 - $195,000

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com)