Lateral Recruiter

Overview

• Drive lateral recruitment strategies to attract top-tier legal professionals and align hiring efforts with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with leadership and hiring teams to refine talent acquisition processes and ensure seamless candidate integration.
• Analyze market trends to provide actionable insights for enhancing recruitment effectiveness and addressing hiring challenges.
• Manage onboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for new hires and foster long-term engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment partners to access diverse and high-quality talent pools.
• Support specialized recruitment programs, including the Visiting Lawyers Program, to meet organizational needs.
• Contribute to talent management initiatives, driving recruitment innovation and enhancing overall organizational success.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead all aspects of lateral hiring, from candidate sourcing to onboarding and integration.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and market conditions, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Develop strong partnerships with external recruitment agencies to ensure access to top-tier candidates.
• Perform detailed analysis on hiring trends and attrition rates, presenting insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders to address hiring needs and evaluate candidate applications.
• Coordinate recruitment activities for specialized programs, ensuring effective communication and tracking.
• Participate in recruitment events and job fairs to attract qualified candidates for specialized roles.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and professional discretion in handling sensitive recruitment matters.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree required, with a minimum of eight years of recruitment experience.
• Preferred ten years of experience in recruitment within a law firm environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining high organizational standards.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting on recruitment trends and metrics.
• Experience managing recruitment programs and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and address sensitive matters with discretion.
• Energetic and motivated professional with excellent supervisory and leadership capabilities.