Lateral Partner Recruitment Lead

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 74,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting Specialist to join a high-energy team within a leading AmLaw Top 100 law firm. The role can be based in any U.S. office and focuses on guiding partner candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle with a high-touch experience.

You will collaborate with the Growth & Integration leadership to advance Orrick's strategic recruitment priorities while delivering exceptional candidate experiences across diverse search assignments and time zones.

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 lateral partner, associate and/or judicial clerkship recruiting is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Zoom, Teams and applicant tracking systems, such as iCIMS or LawCruit preferred.
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Demonstrated organization and time-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 teams.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle from submission to integration with a high-touch experience.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Growth & Integration and the Chief Growth and Integration Officer to execute on top strategic recruiting priorities.
• Represent Orrick to candidates and search firms as an ambassador of the firm.
• Manage multiple partner recruiting projects with strong organization and timely communication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Independent & team work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Zoom

Teams

iCIMS

LawCruit

Job description

Orrick is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting Specialist to join a high-energy team within a leading AmLaw Top 100 law firm. The role can be based in any U.S. office and focuses on guiding partner candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle with a high-touch experience.

You will collaborate with the Growth & Integration leadership to advance Orrick's strategic recruitment priorities while delivering exceptional candidate experiences across diverse search assignments and time zones.