SF Attorney Recruiting Leader

Wilson Sonsini

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 132,000 - 178,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Wilson Sonsini, the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences and growth enterprises, seeks an Attorney Recruiting Manager for San Francisco to own the local summer program and entry-level hiring, while leading integration initiatives for new associates and patent agents.

You’ll manage on-campus activities, advise partners on hiring decisions, and build relationships with schools and Career Services.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
7+ years law firm recruiting experience, including supervising or mentoring staff.
Knowledge of the attorney recruiting process and legal employment issues.
Ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication; analytical and well organized.
Experience using generative AI systems to enhance recruitment programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage San Francisco entry-level hiring, on-campus interviews, callbacks, and judicial clerk recruiting.
Advise San Francisco partners and committees on hiring decisions.
Build relationships with Career Services and schools; plan events to advance recruiting strategies.
Develop an annual brand-building plan for assigned schools.
Collaborate with IP Recruiting to execute patent agent recruiting events in SF.
Manage all aspects of the SF summer program, including orientation, mentor assignments, evaluations, and offers.
Lead integration programs for SF summer, fall, lateral hires, and patent agents; coordinate onboarding.
Supervise the SF Attorney Recruiting Coordinator and mentor junior team members.
Maintain recruiting records and produce reports.