Legal Recruiting Manager

The Phoenix Group

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 225,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager to lead their recruitment efforts. This pivotal role involves managing the full lifecycle of legal hiring, from sourcing to onboarding, while collaborating with firm leadership and external recruiters. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of legal recruiting experience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong understanding of legal market trends.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of legal recruiting experience within a law firm setting.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion.

Responsibilities

Drive full-cycle recruitment for associates and law students.
Serve as a primary liaison with legal search firms.
Oversee the summer associate program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Judgment

Knowledge of legal market trends

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recruiting platforms

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Passionate Associate Recruiter | Mastering the Art of Talent Acquisition and Market Insights

Legal Recruiting Manager – Prestigious Law Firm

Overview:

Our client, a top-tier law firm with a distinguished reputation, is seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager to lead their attorney recruitment efforts. This pivotal role will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of legal hiring—from sourcing and onboarding associates (entry-level and lateral) to overseeing the summer associate program and supporting partner recruitment initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with firm leadership, hiring partners, and external recruiters to execute talent strategies aligned with the firm's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive full-cycle recruitment for associates and law students, while assisting with partner-level hiring.
Serve as a primary liaison with legal search firms and coordinate interviews and candidate communication.
Lead law school outreach initiatives, including on-campus interviews (OCI), job fairs, and student events.
Oversee the summer associate program—managing evaluations, work assignments, mentoring, and events.
Maintain and update applicant tracking systems and produce recruiting analytics and reports.
Build and nurture relationships with law schools, alumni networks, and professional associations.
Collaborate with marketing and alumni teams to enhance engagement and branding.
Develop and monitor recruiting budgets, ensuring alignment with firm objectives.
Support additional strategic initiatives as directed by firm leadership.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of legal recruiting experience within a law firm setting.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion.
Knowledge of legal market trends and proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting platforms.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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