Attorney Recruiting Specialist

Orrick; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Specialist to join their San Francisco office. This role involves overseeing local attorney onboarding and managing recruitment for both lateral and entry-level associates. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a legal setting, and possess strong communication and team-management skills. A robust benefits package is included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

401K program

Paid Time Off

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in recruiting, preferably in a law firm.
• Prior legal recruiting experience with entry-level and/or lateral recruiting preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with local attorney onboarding and summer program.
• Manage Business Unit lateral recruiting.
• Generate related hiring reports.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Team-management skills

Organizational skills

Innovative mindset

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science or equivalent work experience

Tools

Zoom

Flo Recruit

Symplicity

iCIMS

Job description

Attorney Recruiting Specialist

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Specialist in our San Francisco Office. 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 one of the primary recruiting contacts for San Francisco, you will be responsible for assisting with local attorney onboarding and the local summer program. You will work closely with the Sr. Manager of US Lateral Associate Recruiting to help manage Business Unit lateral recruiting, particularly for the Litigation and Corporate Business Units. You will also work with the Sr. Manager of US Law School Recruiting to help manage entry-level recruiting, including assisting with summer associate hiring and organizing campus events. In this role, you will help 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 law school relationships, especially in Northern California. 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.

Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism, with a proven track record of building positive relationships in a team-oriented environment. Proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take initiative. Commitment to Orrick's values, excellence, integrity, cooperation, respect, enthusiasm, and the pursuit or improvement, in all recruiting efforts. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of the role. Client service orientation and ability to represent Orrick positively to candidates and internal stakeholders. Comfort with learning new technologies and troubleshooting basic technical issues as needed.

Orrick Overview

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 $79,000 - $110,000. 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.

Application

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.