Director of Attorney Recruiting

Kids for the Future; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, based in Denver, seeks a senior leader to oversee all attorney recruiting at entry, lateral, and partner levels. The role partners with the CTO, managing partners, department heads, and practice group leaders to design strategies, oversee candidate sourcing channels, and manage the full recruiting lifecycle.

The position requires a 4-year degree, 10 years of progressively responsible work experience, and expertise in modern recruiting methods.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible work experience.
• Experience with attorney recruiting, including entry-level, lateral, and partner hires.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all attorney recruiting efforts at every level (entry, lateral, partner).
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies with senior partners and practice group leaders.
• Manage sourcing, interviewing, offers, and onboarding processes.

Skills

Team building

Attorney recruiting

Partner-level recruiting

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Analytical thinking

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Applicant tracking

Job description

• Base Pay $200,000.00 - $220,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

About Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

For over a century, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP (Davis Graham) has ranked among the region's most prominent law firms, consistently delivering high-quality legal services to emerging and established businesses across the Mountain West. We are the leading independent law firm in our region, offering AmLaw 50 quality at a distinct value - a true differentiator for sophisticated businesses facing major legal challenges within our recognized specialties.

Davis Graham is recognized as the leading firm for middle-market and lower-middle-market M&A, finance and corporate governance work, with particular depth in the energy, private equity, hospitality, and technology sectors. Our litigators hold a dominant position in high-stakes cases across the region, most notably in complex commercial disputes, environmental and energy litigation, and enforcement and investigations.

While our firm's Denver location and intermediate size allow strong, collaborative relationships with local and regional clients, our broad experience and innovative use of technology enable us to partner effectively with businesses and their investors throughout the country and internationally. We are committed to a culture of professional excellence—attracting top-tier talent, investing in our people, and delivering exceptional results for our clients. Davis Graham is a firm defined by a hardworking partnership, an ownership mentality, and a deep commitment to one another and our clients.

Summary

Responsible for leading and overseeing all of the firm’s attorney recruiting efforts at every level, including entry-level, lateral, and partner hires, in conjunction with the CTO, Managing Partners, Department Heads, and Practice Group Leaders. In addition, this position oversees the integration of new attorney hires into the firm and provides general oversight of the firm’s associates, including conducting regular one-on-one meetings with all associates, monitoring workload and satisfaction, and escalating concerns or needs for development as appropriate.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage all attorney recruiting efforts at every level, including entry-level, lateral, and partner hires
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies in conjunction with the CTO, Managing Partners, Department Heads, and Practice Group Leaders
• Develop and maintain relationships with candidate sourcing channels, including outside recruiting firms, law schools, and judges who regularly send the firm judicial clerk applicants
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding
• Oversee the applicant tracking process and seek ways to improve its efficiency and accuracy on an ongoing basis
• Oversee the integration process for all new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the firm
• Serve as the primary point of contact for associate oversight, including conducting regular one-on-one meetings with all firm associates
• Identify and elevate associate performance or other concerns, working closely to address them with the Professional Development & Recruiting Manager
• Develop and manage recruiting and retention policies
• Maintain the firm’s offer letter templates and search firm agreements, and oversee annual compliance review of those materials in coordination with the General Counsel, Ethics Counsel, and Employment Counsel
• Participate in strategy related to associate compensation and bonus programs
• Oversee and implement the PDR department budget, in conjunction with the CTO and the Professional Development & Recruiting Manager
• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of the firm’s recruiting-related data, including tracking key metrics to inform recruiting strategy and reporting
• Regularly assess available recruiting-related technology and proactively identify tools and platforms that could enhance the recruiting team’s efficiency and effectiveness
• Participate as a senior member of the firm’s management, which currently includes an ex-officio role on the DEI Committee and oversight of the Associate Committee
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to build cohesive, well-functioning teams and support effective new-hire integration
• Thorough understanding of attorney recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Experience with partner-level recruiting
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Outgoing with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the firm
• Strong time and project management skills and ability to effectively delegate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the firm’s HRIS, applicant tracking, onboarding, and talent/performance management systems

Supervisory Role

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of the Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant (alongside the Professional Development & Recruiting Manager), and the indirect supervision of all non-partner attorneys.

This position requires the employee to work in a professional office environment at least four days per week. Because the employee will handle sensitive firm information, the employee must work from a home office and not a public location during any remote periods. The employee will routinely use standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This position may require long hours and weekend work.

Required Education and Experience

10 years of progressiv ely responsible work experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Work experience in a law firm or law school

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until October 1, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 1, 2026, at midnight to ensure consideration.

Davis Graham offers competitive benefits. For a full list of benefits provided, please select this link: Benefits .

Davis Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Colorado Residents: In any material you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing information.

Davis Graham participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm authorization to work in the United States.