Legal Recruiting Manager

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

Job summary

Addition Management LLC in Miami is seeking a Director of Recruiting to lead all aspects of attorney and staff recruitment, aligning talent strategy with the firm’s growth plans.

You will supervise a team of recruiters, drive DEI initiatives, manage campus programs, and partner with leaders to forecast hiring needs and optimize processes.

The role requires deep knowledge of the legal market, 8–10 years of recruiting experience with leadership, and proven ability to attract top legal talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree a plus.
• 8–10 years of recruiting experience with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Deep understanding of the legal market and attorney career paths.
• Proven experience recruiting high-level partners, associates, and staff.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute firm-wide recruiting strategy for lateral partners and staff.
• Oversee full lifecycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Lead campus and summer associate programs, OCI coordination, and conversions.
• Manage recruiters, set KPIs, and optimize process efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to align hiring with business goals.
• Collaborate with DEI teams to promote inclusive hiring practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Diversity & Inclusion

Talent strategy

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or advanced degree

Tools

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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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).