Lateral Recruiting and Integration Manager

Chamberlain Hrdlicka; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Transportation allowance

Disability & life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Chamberlain Hrdlicka in Atlanta seeks an Attorney Lateral Recruiting and Integration Manager to implement and administer the attorney recruiting and integration process for the Atlanta and Philadelphia offices. The role is based in our Atlanta office and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

You will lead lateral partner and associate recruiting, design onboarding, coordinate interviews and travel, and manage vendor relations to ensure a superior candidate experience and smooth integration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of attorney recruiting experience at law firms or recruiting agencies.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems like viRecruit, LawCruit, Flo Recruit is required.
• Prior experience using attorney search software like Leopard List, Firm Prospects, Pirical is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and discretion.
• Willingness to travel to other offices and recruiting events.

Responsibilities

• Lead lateral partner and associate recruiting processes across offices.
• Collaborate with leadership to set hiring goals and strategy.
• Coordinate interviews, travel, and offer negotiations.
• Engage with search firms and manage vendor relationships.
• Design and administer onboarding and integration programs for lateral hires.
• Support firm-wide recruitment orientation and development.

Skills

5+ years attorney recruiting

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Tech-savvy with MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

viRecruit

LawCruit

Flo Recruit

Leopard List

Firm Prospects

Pirical

Job description

Chamberlain Hrdlicka is seeking an Attorney Lateral Recruiting and Integration Manager to implement and administer the Attorney recruiting and integration process for the Atlanta and Philadelphia offices. The attorney recruiting process includes Lateral Associate and Partner-level recruiting. This full-time, exempt position is based in our Atlanta office and will work with groups and attorneys in the various offices. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

LATERAL PARTNER RECRUITING

• Collaborate with Managing Shareholder and Practice Group Leaders and on the firm’s strategic hiring goals
• Serve on the Strategic Growth Committee to advise firm leadership on best practices and workflows for conducting partner recruiting
• Enact and facilitate the lateral partner hiring process in collaboration with Practice Group Leaders, Managing Shareholder, and Chief Operating Officer
• Manage communications with partner prospects in the pipeline including scheduling interviews, collecting financial information, soliciting feedback and managing next steps
• Manage communications with partner prospects presented by search firms including negotiating fee agreements, administering and receiving the LPQ, and exit strategy/timeline
• Engage and develop fruitful relationships with top search firms for partner placements, including researching new firms as they arise

LATERAL ASSOCIATE RECRUITING

• Manage the Lateral Associate recruiting cycle from beginning to end in coordination with hiring partners and HR staff in the various offices
• Research and source candidates through all available means (LinkedIn, social media, cold calling, etc.), while working with external recruiting agency submissions
• Gather, analyze, and report market intel from multiple sources as needed
• Facilitate and schedule interviews/callbacks with candidates and appropriate Firm personnel
• Coordinate travel and lodging for out-of-town candidates
• Manage offer letter process and assist hiring partners with offer negotiations
• Join and participate in local and national legal recruiting associations (ALA, NALP) to maintain knowledge of policies/procedures relating to attorney hiring, orientation, and development
• Build and maintain a network of recruiting contacts and vendors
• Ensure all candidates have an excellent experience with the Firm throughout all phases of the recruitment process
• Support the Summer Associate Program and law school recruiting as needed

LATERAL INTEGRATION

• Design and administer structured onboarding and integration programs for incoming lateral partners and associates, in collaboration with Human Resources, IT, Marketing/Business Development, and Practice Group Leaders
• Conduct regular check-ins with lateral hires during their first 90 to 180 days to monitor integration progress, gather feedback, and proactively address challenges
• Facilitate introductions and networking opportunities to help new hires build internal relationships and business connections across practice groups and offices
• Partner with Practice Group Leaders and sponsoring partners to track each lateral hire’s transition plan and support client and matter portability
• Coordinate onboarding logistics, including systems access, orientation materials, mentor assignments, and website/biography updates
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lateral hires throughout the integration period to support long-term engagement and retention

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in attorney recruiting at law firms or recruiting agencies is required
• Prior experience with Applicant Tracking Systems like viRecruit, LawCruit, Flo Recruit, or others is required
• Prior experience using attorney search software like Leopard List, Firm Prospects, Pirical, or others is required
• Experience designing, administering, or supporting attorney onboarding and integration programs for lateral hires is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Motivated self-starter with a strong interest in attorney development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to express oneself effectively
• Creativity, positivity, and the ability to engage with a diverse range of colleagues in a professional and thoughtful manner
• Superior organizational and time-management skills to prioritize workload and drive projects to completion
• Ability to manage several projects at once with attention to detail
• Professional demeanor to always project a positive image of the Firm
• Tech-savvy with excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent judgment and discretion with respect to confidential and sensitive information
• Flexibility to travel to other offices and recruiting events as needed

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 firm-paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Telemedicine; HSA; FSA
• 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
• Parking onsite provided, or transportation allowance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• And more

Chamberlain Hrdlicka provides equal opportunity for employment to all individuals, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status