Director of Recruiting

Director, Partner Practice

At Major, Lindsey & Africa, we value all dimensions of diversity and provide equitable opportunities for employees to learn, grow and advance. Whatever your background, you will feel like you belong and can thrive here. Your talent and unique contributions will make a real impact on our clients, the candidates we place and colleagues.

We have an immediate opening in our office for a Director, Partner Practice. Under the direction of a Team Leader the fundamental role of the Director is to source and support the recruiting efforts of Partner level candidates for placement into positions with law firm clients.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

• BA/BS degree, J.D. degree is highly preferred
• Partner or Senior Associate with 4+ years law firm experience
• Sales skills, or the willingness and aptitude to learn same
• Outstanding writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Confidence working with senior level attorneys and Managing Directors
• High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial, risk-positive spirit
• Extraordinary dedication to candidate and client service
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Compensation is a base salary, plus commission structure with significant upside potential. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristic pursuant to applicable state or federal laws. We believe in creating a culture where all of our colleagues can bring their full, authentic selves to work and feel included and positioned for success.

• Contact potential partner candidates by making cold and warm calls
• Develop expert knowledge of the local legal market
• Identify and initiate contact with potential new law firm clients
• Under the direction of a Managing Director, meet with candidates; prepare drafts of submission letters, LPQ's, reports and other documents
• Develop search/candidate criteria and perform research utilizing various proprietary, legal and internet sources, to identify qualified Partner level attorney candidates
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with a pipeline of qualified Partner level attorney candidates
• Assist in managing candidate activity through the submission process to include:
• Schedule candidate interviews with clients
• Assisting in preparing candidate for client interview
• Support Managing Director efforts to qualify and determine law firms to submit candidates
• Maintain candidate and client information in our proprietary database