Legal Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Manager.  The Attorney Recruiting Manager will oversee and manage the recruitment of associates firm-wide.  The Attorney Recruiting Manager will report to the Talent and Recruiting Partner.  The position is based in the firm’s Atlanta Office, and offers a one-day remote schedule.

Responsibilities, include but are not limited to: 

• Work with the Talent and Recruiting Partner to determine lateral associate hiring needs and implement strategies to directly source lateral associate candidates. 
• Manage the interview process for lateral associate recruiting, including coordinating interview schedules, handling candidate communications, tracking candidate progress, supporting candidate evaluation and selection, and maintaining a recruiting database. 
• Assist with coordinating the onboarding and integration process for lateral associates.  
• Oversee law school recruiting programs and activities, including campus outreach, interview programs, and related initiatives.
• Help manage the summer associate program, including onboarding, training, event logistics, and communication.  
• Maintain deep knowledge of the legal market and recruiting trends, develop external relationships with recruiters, peer firms, and industry groups, and contribute to the firm’s long-term recruiting plans and goals.  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in attorney recruiting or talent management experience in a multi-office law firm environment; 2+ years of supervisory or people-management experience is preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software.  Experience with legal recruiting platforms and market intelligence tools preferred.   
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume law student and associate recruiting programs in multiple offices or regions.  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information; proactive, flexible and able to perform well under pressure.  

The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary, but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, and paid parking.

FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.