Remote Lateral Recruiting Specialist (Legal)

Husch Blackwell LLP; Boston (MA); Remoto; USD 72.000 - 137.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Specialist to drive the full lifecycle of recruiting for lateral attorneys. This fully remote role will source, attract, and hire lateral attorneys while coordinating with firm leadership and DEI teams.

You will draft postings, screen resumes, arrange interviews, and extend offers. Required are a 4-year degree and 3+ years in a professional service setting; JD preferred.

Competenze

• 4-year degree required preferably in a related field; Juris Doctor Degree preferred or commensurate professional or educational experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in a professional services firm; law firm experience preferred especially in recruiting, training, development, or marketing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding candidates, Firm matters, and recruiting matters.
• Ability to work under pressure, to handle conflicting priorities, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to represent the Firm in a favorable and businesslike manner.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of professional personalities, both inside and outside the Firm.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the Director of Legal Recruiting, Lateral Recruiting Manager, Legal Recruiting Specialist, and the administrative and lawyer leadership of the Firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of all MS Office products strongly preferred.
• Ability to work after hours, as needed.
• Ability to travel to other offices as needed.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and execute the recruiting and hiring processes for lateral attorneys.
• Draft and maintain associate, attorney, and senior counsel job postings.
• Post and manage open positions on LinkedIn Recruiter and third party job boards.
• Review, screen, and assess resumes submitted by candidates and search firms.
• Coordinate candidate interviews, including scheduling with internal stakeholders.
• Enter candidate information into the recruiting database and maintain accurate, timely status updates.
• Organize and maintain candidate records and all related information.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates and external recruiters throughout the recruiting process.
• Partner with firm leadership to determine and finalize offer terms.
• Ensure all candidate due diligence is completed and that offer letters are properly drafted, approved, and issued.
• Use firm resources to proactively source candidates.
• Call candidates to assess interest in our firm or gather additional information.
• Build and maintain relationships with external search firms supporting lateral hiring; assist with managing and maintaining search firm agreements.
• Collaborate with legal recruiting leadership and DEI leadership to identify industry trends related to diversity hiring.
• Help track and monitor lateral recruiting results for Mansfield certification.
• Work with Marketing & Communications team to develop materials supporting lateral recruiting efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Onboarding & Integration teams to ensure seamless transition for new hires.
• As requested, update the Firm's website content and publications.
• Make recommendations based on industry trends and other industry best practices.
• Assist as needed, in developing and monitoring the recruiting budget, approving recruiting/hiring related expenses, and paying invoices.
• As needed, support completion of recruiting related surveys and the updating of NALP forms.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records and files.
• Participate in professional associations for recruiting.
• Produce reports on recruiting database activity and outstanding applicants.
• When necessary, train others on recruiting team in use of recruiting database.
• Assist with the Firm’s recruiting and hiring processes for law students and summer associates on an as‑needed basis.
• Special projects as required.

Conoscenze

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Formazione

4-year degree

Juris Doctor preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Lateral Recruiting Specialist to drive the full lifecycle of recruiting for lateral attorneys. This fully remote role will source, attract, and hire lateral attorneys while coordinating with firm leadership and DEI teams.

You will draft postings, screen resumes, arrange interviews, and extend offers. Required are a 4-year degree and 3+ years in a professional service setting; JD preferred.