Law Firm Recruiting Manager

Addition Management; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing law firm in Miami is seeking a Director of Recruiting to lead all aspects of attorney and staff recruitment. This role involves developing strategic recruiting initiatives, managing relationships with legal institutions, and overseeing diverse hiring practices. Candidates should have extensive recruiting experience in the legal sector, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting diversity within the firm. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years recruiting experience, with 5 years in a leadership role within a law firm or recruitment agency.
• Deep understanding of legal market and attorney career paths.
• Proven track record in high-level lateral recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategy for lateral partners and staff.
• Oversee full lifecycle recruitment process and manage relationships with search firms.
• Manage campus recruiting and summer associate programs.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or advanced degree

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

viRecruit

LawCruit

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Fast Growing Law Firm based in Miami seeks a Director of Recruiting to lead and manage all aspects of attorney and staff recruitment.

Base Pay Range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Acquisition
  • Develop and implement the firm’s short- and long-term recruiting strategy for lateral partners, associates, and professional staff.
  • Partner with firm leadership to assess current and future hiring needs aligned with practice group and business development strategies.
  • Track industry trends and provide strategic insight on market shifts, compensation benchmarks, and competitor movements.
• Attorney Recruitment
  • Oversee the full lifecycle recruitment process for all levels of legal talent including sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with legal search firms, law schools, and professional organizations.
  • Lead lateral partner and associate recruiting efforts with a focus on identifying candidates who align with the firm's values and practice needs.
• Campus & Summer Associate Programs
  • Manage campus recruiting and summer associate programs, ensuring a strong pipeline of entry-level talent.
  • Coordinate with law school career services, organize on-campus interviews (OCI), and manage the candidate evaluation and selection process.
  • Oversee the design and execution of summer programs including assignments, evaluations, events, and conversion rates.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership on staff and business professional recruitment strategies and hiring processes.
  • Ensure hiring practices align with firm culture and promote professional growth and retention.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Supervise a team of recruiters and coordinators; mentor, train, and develop team members to achieve high performance.
  • Establish and track KPIs and metrics to measure recruiting effectiveness and optimize processes.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Partner with the firm’s DEI team to implement recruiting strategies that attract and retain diverse talent.
  • Ensure inclusive hiring practices and candidate experiences.
• Technology & Process Improvement
  • Evaluate and implement recruiting technology platforms (e.g., applicant tracking systems).
  • Continuously improve recruiting workflows and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of recruiting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a law firm or legal recruitment agency.
• Deep understanding of the legal market, law firm structure, and attorney career paths.
• Proven experience managing high-level lateral partner and associate recruitment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools (e.g., viRecruit, LawCruit, LinkedIn Recruiter).

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Human Resources