Manager of Legal Recruiting

Manager Of Legal Recruiting

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth. Ballard Spahr has an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Legal Recruiting, adding value to the development of entry level and lateral recruiting and integration strategies for the Firm. The chosen candidate will oversee, and coordinate firm-wide activities related to lateral associates and select Counsel recruiting, onboarding, and integration. This position, along with other members of the Legal Talent Recruitment team, will be responsible for student recruiting, including the development of key law school relationships in various markets. This position offers a hybrid schedule and can be based out of any Ballard Spahr office. Preference will be given to candidates located in one of our Western offices.

Innovative Work Environment : Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership. Professional Development : Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. Inclusion : Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and / or backgrounds. Impactful Contributions : Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role : Recruit and integrate the Firm's Associates, Attorneys and select Counsel, including Summer Associates. Identify entry level and lateral recruiting needs and opportunities. Source qualified candidates and coordinate the logistics of the recruiting and interview process. Manage relationships with recruiters and recruiting firms engaged for lateral searches and market intelligence. Provide support to the Firm's summer program as well as entry level and lateral onboarding, orientation and integration plans for new lawyers. Collaborate with the Director of Legal Recruiting to create an inclusive talent pool for open positions. Develop and maintain quality written recruiting materials and coordinate or draft external and internal communications, press releases, and events surrounding lateral attorney arrivals. Keep up to date with market compensation and collaborate with team members to make recommendations related to compensation changes.

What We're Looking For : Growth Mindset : Is proactive, a self-starter, and generates innovative ideas, approaches, and solutions. Strategic Thinking : Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. Communication : Strong verbal and written communication abilities with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are required. Professionalism : Demonstrated leadership that supports the firm mission, vision, and values and demonstrates a commitment to the firm and firm policies Detail-oriented : Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Technical Skills : Demonstrates a high degree of proficiency in the firm's computer applications and document management system, including but not limited to MS Office and other applications. Required Experience : Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with at least two years of experience in recruiting in a law firm or similar environment.