Legal Recruiting Manager

Perkins Coie LLP; Washington, Seattle (District of Columbia, WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Legal Recruiting Manager, where you'll lead the recruitment of top legal talent and manage the Summer Associate Program. This role emphasizes collaboration and creativity, allowing you to enhance the firm's visibility at law schools and engage with students. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about legal recruiting and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sabbaticals

20 days paid time off

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manager-level legal recruiting experience at an AmLaw100 firm.
• Exceptional service to internal and external clients.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage 1L and 2L recruitment processes and Summer Associate Program.
• Coordinate events with law schools and student affinity groups.
• Analyze recruiting data and provide reports to hiring committee.

Skills

Legal Recruiting Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Team Collaboration

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Proactive Approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday Recruiting

FloRecruit

Job description

Job Description:

Perkins Coie is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Legal Recruiting Manager. Reporting to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager, the Legal Recruiting Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of law student recruiting and the Summer Associate Program for the firm's Seattle office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the 1L and 2L recruitment processes, including review and selection of candidates for interviews, screening and callback interview processes, offer decision process, and follow-up efforts post-offer.
• Design and execute the Summer Associate Program including onboarding, orientation, training, social events, work assignments, work evaluations, midsummer and end-of-summer reviews, and offer decisions.
• Update and maintain written materials related to the Summer Associate Program.
• Help plan and coordinate interviewer training programs and generate interviewer materials.
• Manage Fall Associate pre-arrival communications, bar registration and stipend processes, relocation processes, and onboarding and orientation activities.
• Manage the onboarding process for all lateral non-partner hires.
• Recommend and oversee law school outreach and student engagement activities, as well as on-campus events during the academic year, to increase the firm's visibility at assigned national and regional law schools.
• Coordinate events and efforts with law schools and student affinity groups to promote firm brand.

• Maintain and update information for students on firm website and oversee social media strategy.
• Ensure maintenance and production of local student recruiting data.
• Analyze and interpret firmwide and industry data to provide regular and ad hoc reports and analysis of law student recruiting, summer associate, and fall associate data to local hiring committee.
• Collaborate with a team of recruiters across the U.S. to ensure firmwide consistency and to share resources and creative ideas.
• Monitor and track spending relative to approved budget.
• This position may require occasional, limited travel.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of manager-level legal recruiting experience at an AmLaw100 firm.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external clients.
• A team player committed to superior standards of professionalism and productivity.
• Capacity to work well under pressure.
• Discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Detail-oriented work manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and flexible approach, and willingness to adjust to changing priorities.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Workday Recruiting, FloRecruit, and other legal recruiting platforms.

Why Join Perkins Coie?

At Perkins Coie, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are an experienced executive assistant looking for a dynamic and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location(s). The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Washington state compensation range: $ 108,610 to $ 168,030 annually

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