Legal Recruiting Manager

Baltimore, MD, United States

Miles & Stockbridge has positioned itself as an AmLaw 200 firm that is global in scope and in reach. Miles & Stockbridge maintains a reputation for a dynamic and approachable work environment that allows talented lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to affect positive change, Miles & Stockbridge focuses on partnerships that benefit the community, reflect the causes our colleagues support, and allow us to collaborate with clients and neighbors to deepen relationships.

If you are looking for an employer that embraces a diverse workforce and provides ongoing professional development and mentoring in a hybrid work environment, consider Miles & Stockbridge! We are seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager to share their expertise in the areas of legal recruitment, development of our Summer Associate program and supporting our strategic recruiting initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, a good communicator, well connected in the legal industry, and enjoys relationship building.

Legal Recruiting Manager Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of the recruiting and hiring of non-principal lateral attorneys, entry-level associates, and summer associates for all firm offices.

Develop and manage the Summer Associate Program, including on-campus registration, interviews, follow-up with students, and other legal recruiting activities.

Meet with and respond to requests from various attorneys (Office Managing Principals, Practice Group Leaders, etc.) and departments to assess department or office hiring needs.

Manage the interview and hiring process including drafting job ads, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, drafting offers, and coordinating conflicts and background checks.

Oversee the attorney onboarding process.

Maintain relationships with various law school Career Development Centers.

Guide associate integration by scheduling, participating, and tracking team meetings and following up with support, as suggested.

Supervise the Legal Recruitment Coordinator to oversee the maintenance of department databases, integrating and adding content onto our various technology platforms and attorney files.

Conduct market research on compensation, evaluation procedures, integration techniques, and mentoring, making recommendations where appropriate.

Respond to and prepare NALP and other legal industry surveys.

Provide support as needed to the Director of Legal Recruitment with Principal and other legal recruiting assignments.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in legal recruiting.

Ability to maintain high level confidential information.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with all levels of firm employees.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrate the ability to represent the firm with honesty, integrity, professionalism, and consistently act in an ethical manner.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to problem solve, use sound judgement and discretion.

Strong client service orientation with a positive and professional demeanor.

Work well under pressure and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position or sit for prolonged periods and repeat motions that may include the wrists, handsand/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to perform light work that includes lifting and moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines.

Some occasional travel may be required between offices.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgement:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements will exclude individuals who may pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties in this job description at any time for any reason.

Miles & Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our firm.

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