Attorney Recruiting Specialist

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Specialist to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role emphasizes innovation in legal recruiting, overseeing local onboarding and summer programs, and managing relationships with law schools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruiting, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to fostering talent, this forward-thinking firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Mental Well-being Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local attorney onboarding and summer programs.
• Manage relationships with office leadership and recruiting committees.

Skills

Recruiting Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Data Analysis

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Tools

iCIMS

Zoom

Flo Recruit

Symplicity

12twenty

Job description

Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Specialist. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) with a preference for our Houston office.

Responsibilities

As an Attorney Recruiting Specialist at Orrick, you will join a top-notch team that places an emphasis on innovation and adapting to the evolving practices of competitive legal recruiting. As the primary recruiting contact for Texas, you will be responsible for overseeing local attorney onboarding and running the local summer programs. You will work closely with the Sr. Manager of US Lateral Associate Recruiting to help manage Business Unit lateral recruiting, as well as the Sr. Manager of US Law School Recruiting to help manage entry-level recruiting.

In this role, you will oversee the accuracy of the applicant database (iCIMS) for both lateral and entry-level associate hiring activity and generate related hiring reports. You will develop and maintain relationships with office leadership and Recruiting Committee members, as well as help facilitate Texas law school relationships. Additionally, you will provide research, analyze data, and generate reports as requested. Familiarizing yourself with the attorney handbook and policies will be essential to effectively field questions.

You will be expected to understand Orrick's innovative vision and the Recruiting Department's role in realizing that mission, to know the firm and its practice groups, how to best represent Orrick, and to identify the credentials and traits that are predictors of successful Orrick attorneys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in recruiting, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Prior legal recruiting experience with entry-level and/or lateral associate recruiting is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Zoom, Flo Recruit, Symplicity, 12twenty, and applicant tracking systems, such as iCIMS or LawCruit preferred.
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Demonstrated organization and team-management skills.
• The ability to be innovative and operate in an enthusiastic manner with a broad range of professionals. Demonstrated experience working both independently and harmoniously on team and in other organizational contexts/levels.
• Adept at handling concurrent projects and effectively prioritizing tasks in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Your flexibility and dedication to work beyond the position's written duties and assist in various areas of the firm's operations is essential.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• You will need the willingness to work during irregular evening and weekend hours when required for time-sensitive, project-specific activities and/or during urgent situations.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between:

• California Major Markets* $71,000 - $110,000
• New York City $74,000 - $110,000
• Starting National Range - $69,000 - $86,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.

Note for Washington Candidates: New hires joining the company in our "National" market tend to be paid within the starting National base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge. The full National base pay range for employees in this position can be expected to fall between $69,000 and $105,000.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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