Director of Attorney

Connect Staffing seeks an experienced candidate for a Director of Attorney Recruiting opening with a top Atlanta area law firm. This role leads the attorney recruiting strategy across multiple offices, overseeing the hiring of lateral partners, associates, counsel, and law students, including campus recruiting and summer associate programs. The position partners closely with senior leadership and practice leaders to align hiring with business goals and growth priorities.

The Director of Attorney Recruiting manages the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and outreach through offers, onboarding, and integration—while delivering a high-touch experience for candidates and internal stakeholders. This role also leads and develops the legal recruiting team, manages external search firm relationships, and uses market data and recruiting metrics to guide strategic decisions.

• Develop and execute a firm‑wide attorney recruiting strategy aligned with business objectives

• Advise leadership on hiring priorities, market trends, and competitive intelligence

• Oversee full‑cycle recruiting for lateral and entry‑level attorneys

• Lead campus recruiting efforts and summer associate programs

• Manage and develop the legal recruiting team and external recruiting partners

• Oversee recruiting systems, reporting, and budgets

• 6+ years of attorney recruiting or talent acquisition experience in a law firm or professional services environment

• Proven experience leading recruiting initiatives and managing stakeholders at a senior level

• Strong business judgment, communication skills, and comfort working with data and metrics

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (Master’s or JD)

Compensation: $100,000-$180,000 per year