Lateral Attorney Recruiting Specialist

UNKNOWN; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Job summary

McGuireWoods is seeking a Lateral Attorney Recruiting Specialist to lead non-partner attorney searches, coordinate direct sourcing strategies, and manage candidate pipelines from sourcing through onboarding. The role partners with recruiting managers, attorneys, search firms, and candidates to deliver an efficient and exceptional recruiting experience.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in attorney recruiting, strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and Firm Prospects, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years of attorney/legal recruiting experience.
• Experience using Firm Prospects, LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
• Ability to coordinate complex searches and manage candidate pipelines in fast-paced settings.
• Strong organizational, analytical and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-partner lateral attorney recruiting searches from position approval through onboarding.
• Develop and execute direct sourcing strategies across multiple channels.
• Review candidate materials and conduct initial conversations about qualifications and interests.
• Manage candidate pipelines, interview processes, offers and onboarding activities.
• Serve as primary contact for search firms and build strong working relationships.
• Provide guidance to the Lateral Attorney Recruiting Assistant on priorities and scheduling.
• Stay informed on legal recruiting trends and sourcing technologies.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Candidate screening

Relationship management

Project coordination

Communication

Confidentiality

AI technology (Harvey/Copilot)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Firm Prospects

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Overview

The Lateral Attorney Recruiting Specialist leads the day-to-day execution of lateral non-partner attorney searches, partnering with recruiting managers, attorneys, search firms, and candidates to deliver an efficient and exceptional recruiting experience. This role leads direct sourcing, manages candidate pipelines, coordinates search activities, and supports recruiting strategy for assigned departments.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

Search Operations & Talent Sourcing

• Lead non-partner lateral attorney recruiting searches from position approval through onboarding.
• Develop and execute direct sourcing strategies using Firm Prospects, LinkedIn Recruiter, legal directories, referrals, networking, and other sourcing tools.

Candidate Screening & Search Management

• Review candidate materials and conduct initial recruiter conversations to assess qualifications, career interests, geographic preferences, compensation expectations, and overall alignment.
• Manage candidate pipelines and coordinate interviews, evaluations, hiring materials, offers, and onboarding activities.

Search Firm & Candidate Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary operational contact for search firms throughout the recruiting process.
• Build strong relationships that support efficient search execution and a positive candidate experience.

Collaboration & Department Support

• Provide guidance and support to the Lateral Attorney Recruiting Assistant on search priorities, scheduling, and administrative requirements.
• Stay informed of legal recruiting trends, sourcing techniques, and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with three or more years of attorney recruiting, legal recruiting, talent acquisition, or related experience, preferably within an Am Law 100 firm or comparable professional services organization.
• Demonstrated experience with Firm Prospects, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools to identify, engage, and develop passive candidate pipelines.
• Experience coordinating complex recruiting searches, managing candidate pipelines, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and recruiting technologies, with a willingness to embrace innovative technology platforms.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion with the ability to maintain confidentiality and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.

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