Director of Associate Recruitment

Wisnik Career Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 275,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisnik Career Enterprises seeks a senior Recruiting Director for the New York office of a prominent AmLaw 50 firm. You will lead firmwide strategy for law student, summer associate, and entry‑level attorney recruiting across all offices, and direct the recruiting team with clear priorities and development.

You will advise hiring partners on class sizes and long‑term hiring needs, oversee law school engagement and career services relationships, and drive policy, technology, and budget decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of law firm experience.
• Experience planning, implementing, and supervising recruiting functions and staff.
• Strong understanding of law student and entry-level recruiting, including summer programs and clerk hiring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships across offices.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmwide strategy for law student, summer associate, entry-level attorney, and judicial clerk recruiting across all offices.
• Direct and develop the recruiting team, establishing priorities and overseeing training and performance.
• Advise hiring partners on incoming class sizes and long-term hiring needs.
• Oversee law school engagement and career services relationships to strengthen visibility and attract top candidates.
• Advise leadership on recruiting trends, policies, technology, and best practices.
• Direct recruiting budget allocation, vendor partnerships, and recruitment communications.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting strategy

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ATS

Job description

For the New York Office of a Prominent AmLaw 50 Firm

Responsibilities include

• Lead firmwide strategy for law student, summer associate, entry-level attorney, and judicial clerk recruiting across all offices.
• Direct and develop the recruiting team, establishing priorities, guiding execution, and overseeing training and performance management.
• Advise hiring partners and practice leaders on incoming class sizes and long-term hiring needs.
• Oversee law school engagement and career services relationships to strengthen visibility and attract top candidates.
• Advise leadership on recruiting trends and competitive intelligence; advance recruiting policies, technology, and best practices.
• Direct recruiting budget allocation, vendor partnerships, and recruitment communications to support firmwide hiring objectives.

Qualifications include

• 10+ years of law firm experience; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience planning, implementing, and supervising recruiting functions and staff.
• Strong understanding of law student and entry-level attorney recruiting, including summer associate programs and judicial clerk hiring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across offices and departments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines.

Salary: $275k-$315k