Legal Recruiting Manager

DNA Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Two remote days per week

Job summary

DNA Partners, a premier international law firm, seeks a Legal Recruiting Manager in its New York office to lead attorney recruiting across summer associates, lateral associates, and judicial clerks. The role partners with firm leadership to shape talent strategy, manage campus programs, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience within a sophisticated environment.

Hybrid schedule with two remote days per week is offered along with a competitive compensation package and clear opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of attorney recruiting experience within a law firm or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of legal recruiting including law student recruitment and lateral hiring.
• Proven ability to build relationships with attorneys and leadership.
• Experience with recruiting management systems, preferably viRecruit.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of attorney recruiting including lateral, judicial clerks, and summers.
• Oversee law school recruiting initiatives and campus programs.
• Develop relationships with law schools and recruiting partners.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders to assess staffing needs and strategies.
• Coordinate judicial clerk recruitment and transition paths into the firm.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process with a top-tier experience.
• Track and report recruiting metrics to inform decisions.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and diversity initiatives.

Skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

viRecruit

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Hybrid Schedule | 2 Remote Days Per Week

About the Opportunity

DNA Partners is representing a premier international law firm seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager to lead attorney recruiting initiatives for its New York office. This highly visible role will oversee law student, lateral associate, and judicial clerk hiring programs while partnering closely with firm leadership, hiring committees, and practice group leaders to attract and retain top legal talent.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic recruiting professional who enjoys building relationships, shaping talent acquisition strategy, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience in a sophisticated law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and drive all aspects of the firm's attorney recruiting efforts, including lateral associates, judicial clerks, and summer associates.
• Oversee law school recruiting initiatives, including campus outreach, on-campus interviews, callback processes, candidate evaluations, and offer management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with law schools, career services offices, student organizations, and recruiting partners to enhance the firm's presence and attract top candidates.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders and hiring committees to assess staffing needs and execute targeted recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate judicial clerk recruitment programs and support attorneys transitioning from clerkships into the firm.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process while ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience.
• Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics to identify trends, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with firm leadership on workforce planning, diversity recruiting initiatives, and long-term talent acquisition strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant recruiting experience.
• 5+ years of attorney recruiting experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal recruiting, including law student recruitment, lateral hiring, and judicial clerk programs.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with attorneys, firm leadership, candidates, and business professionals.
• Experience working with recruiting management systems, preferably viRecruit or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Why Join This Firm?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of a highly respected international law firm.
• Partner directly with firm leadership and practice leaders on strategic hiring initiatives.
• Lead sophisticated recruiting programs that attract exceptional legal talent.
• Influence talent acquisition strategy, candidate engagement, and workforce planning.
• Competitive compensation package ranging from $160,000 to $210,000.
• Flexible hybrid work model with two remote days per week.
• Outstanding opportunity for career advancement within a collaborative and high-performing organization.