West Coast Attorney Recruiting Manager — Hybrid

BakerHostetler; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Performance bonus program

Group health, dental, and vision

Dependent care and retirement options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

BakerHostetler is seeking an experienced Attorney Recruiting Manager or Senior Manager to lead attorney recruiting, including partner and lateral associate hiring, across our California offices. This role may be filled at Manager or Senior Manager level based on experience and qualifications, reporting to the Director of Recruiting.

The position may be based in Los Angeles or San Francisco and follows a hybrid work arrangement, collaborating with a national recruiting team and firm leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of attorney recruiting experience at a law firm or legal search firm.
• Partner recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day lateral recruiting activities for the California offices, including candidate engagement and outreach screening, interview management and offer development.
• Partner with office and practice group leadership to identify hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Advise leadership on recruiting trends, market conditions, and competitive intelligence to support informed hiring decisions.
• Provide guidance, support, and day-to-day supervision of the West Coast Recruiting Coordinator.
• Collaborate with Firmwide Recruiting leadership on attorney recruiting initiatives and process improvements.
• Support associate mentor programs and attorney professional development initiatives as needed.
• Travel to regional offices as needed.
• Build relationships with legal search firms and law school career services.
• Represent the firm at recruiting events and law school programs.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing tools

Communication skills

Project management

Interviewing skills

Talent acquisition

Legal recruiting

AI tools

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ViGlobal

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BakerHostetler is seeking an experienced Attorney Recruiting Manager or Senior Manager to lead attorney recruiting, including partner and lateral associate hiring, across our California offices. This role may be filled at Manager or Senior Manager level based on experience and qualifications, reporting to the Director of Recruiting.

The position may be based in Los Angeles or San Francisco and follows a hybrid work arrangement, collaborating with a national recruiting team and firm leadership.