Law Firm Recruiting Manager

Fast Growing Law Firm based in Miami seeks a Director of Recruiting to lead and manage all aspects of attorney and staff recruitment.

$/yr - $/yr

• Strategic Talent Acquisition
  • Develop and implement the firm’s short- and long-term recruiting strategy for lateral partners, associates, and professional staff.
  • Partner with firm leadership to assess current and future hiring needs aligned with practice group and business development strategies.
  • Track industry trends and provide strategic insight on market shifts, compensation benchmarks, and competitor movements.
• Attorney Recruitment
  • Oversee the full lifecycle recruitment process for all levels of legal talent including sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with legal search firms, law schools, and professional organizations.
  • Lead lateral partner and associate recruiting efforts with a focus on identifying candidates who align with the firm's values and practice needs.
• Campus & Summer Associate Programs
  • Manage campus recruiting and summer associate programs, ensuring a strong pipeline of entry-level talent.
  • Coordinate with law school career services, organize on-campus interviews (OCI), and manage the candidate evaluation and selection process.
  • Oversee the design and execution of summer programs including assignments, evaluations, events, and conversion rates.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership on staff and business professional recruitment strategies and hiring processes.
  • Ensure hiring practices align with firm culture and promote professional growth and retention.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Supervise a team of recruiters and coordinators; mentor, train, and develop team members to achieve high performance.
  • Establish and track KPIs and metrics to measure recruiting effectiveness and optimize processes.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Partner with the firm’s DEI team to implement recruiting strategies that attract and retain diverse talent.
  • Ensure inclusive hiring practices and candidate experiences.
• Technology & Process Improvement
  • Evaluate and implement recruiting technology platforms (e.g., applicant tracking systems).
  • Continuously improve recruiting workflows and candidate experience.

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of recruiting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a law firm or legal recruitment agency.
• Deep understanding of the legal market, law firm structure, and attorney career paths.
• Proven experience managing high-level lateral partner and associate recruitment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools (e.g., vi Recruit, Law Cruit, Linked In Recruiter).

Director

Full-time

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