Attorney Recruiting Manager- 3705269

Job Title: Attorney Recruiting Manager

Location: Chicago, IL 60654 Salary/Payrate: $130K-$160KWork Environment: 3 days in office/2 remote

Term: DHBachelor's degree required: Yes (JD preferred)

Job Description: Our client, an esteemed national law firm, is looking for an Attorney Recruiting Manager to join their Chicago team.

Key Responsibilities: Execute the firm's lateral associate recruiting strategy, including candidate sourcing, direct outreach, relationship building and pipeline development. Manage the full lateral recruiting process, from initial candidate assessment and interviews through offers and onboarding. Build and maintain relationships with candidates, external legal recruiters and key contacts within the legal community. Monitor attorney movement, market trends and competitor activity to identify recruiting opportunities and attract top legal talent. Oversee recruiting pipelines, candidate tracking, reporting, analytics and hiring metrics. Develop and implement process improvements, recruiting technology enhancements and standardized workflows. Partner with the Lateral Recruiting Coordinator and internal departments to ensure efficient recruiting operations and a positive candidate experience. Support partner, counsel, entry-level recruiting and market expansion initiatives as needed. Stay current on legal recruiting trends, compensation developments, NALP guidance and applicable employment regulations.

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree required; J.D. preferred but not required.5+ years of legal recruiting experience, preferably with a focus on lateral associate recruiting. Strong knowledge of attorney recruiting, candidate sourcing, relationship management and external recruiter partnerships. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment. Experience with recruiting metrics, applicant tracking systems and tools such as FloRecruit, Firm Prospects, LinkedIn Recruiter and Smartsheet preferred. Strong initiative, attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Flexibility to work evenings and travel as needed