National Law Student Recruiting Director

Ladders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 275,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders in New York seeks a Director of Law Student Recruitment to lead law student and entry‑level attorney hiring across the organization, shaping strategy and guiding process improvements.

This national role emphasizes building relationships with top law schools, judicial clerk candidates, and senior legal talent leadership to support firmwide hiring objectives. Excellent opportunity for a seasoned recruiter leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years of law firm or related professional experience.
• Proven leadership abilities for planning and supervising recruiting functions.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Thorough knowledge of firm standards and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with technology and software used in recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the firmwide recruitment team for law student and entry-level attorney hiring.
• Support senior legal talent leadership with procedural guidance and information gathering.
• Formulate and maintain recruiting policies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage law school recruitment efforts and on-campus engagement initiatives.
• Serve as an advisor on recruiting trends and judicial clerk hiring strategies.
• Enhance the organization's visibility among top law schools and judicial clerk candidates.
• Implement new technology and efficient processes in recruitment efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Recruitment software/ATS

Job description

Ladders in New York seeks a Director of Law Student Recruitment to lead law student and entry‑level attorney hiring across the organization, shaping strategy and guiding process improvements.

This national role emphasizes building relationships with top law schools, judicial clerk candidates, and senior legal talent leadership to support firmwide hiring objectives. Excellent opportunity for a seasoned recruiter leader.