Legal Onboarding & Transitions Manager

McCarter & English; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Back-up Care

Job summary

McCarter & English, LLP in Newark, NJ is seeking an Onboarding/Offboarding Manager to lead the full onboarding lifecycle for attorneys and professional staff. You will coordinate background checks, onboarding documentation, and serve as the primary contact for new hires.

The role requires 5+ years in HR/onboarding (law firm experience preferred) and strong organizational/communication skills, with responsibilities spanning cross‑functional coordination and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HR or onboarding experience preferred.
• Law firm experience strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full onboarding lifecycle for attorneys and staff.
• Coordinate background checks and onboarding documentation with HR and Recruiting.
• Serve as primary contact for incoming hires and manage onboarding pipeline.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, Finance, and client value teams for system access and onboarding needs.
• Monitor 30/60/90‑day onboarding progress and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

McCarter & English, LLP in Newark, NJ is seeking an Onboarding/Offboarding Manager to lead the full onboarding lifecycle for attorneys and professional staff. You will coordinate background checks, onboarding documentation, and serve as the primary contact for new hires.

The role requires 5+ years in HR/onboarding (law firm experience preferred) and strong organizational/communication skills, with responsibilities spanning cross‑functional coordination and continuous improvement efforts.