Wisnik Career Enterprises, Inc. · 4 months ago
Legal Recruiting Manager
Wisnik Career Enterprises is seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager for the DC Office of an International Law Firm. The role involves managing the summer associate program, overseeing the interview process for candidates, and collaborating with various teams to support recruitment efforts in the DC office.
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Responsibilities
Work with the broader Legal Recruiting, Learning & Development, and Events team to plan the summer associate program, including managing DC-specific events and programs
Collaborate with the summer associate work allocation team to ensure that DC summer associates are getting the right mix and amount of work; check in regularly with DC summer associates to gather and share their feedback
Manage 1L and 2L interview process for DC candidates, including scheduling callback interviews, meeting and greeting candidates, collecting feedback, answering candidate questions, and participating in Recruiting Committee meetings
Liaise with the Lateral Associate and Lateral Partner Recruiting Managers to support lateral associate, counsel, and partner hiring activity in the Washington, DC office as needed
Serve as an ambassador in the DC office, including attending summer and new associate orientations, shepherding candidates and new joiners, and collaborating with DC Business Services staff and lawyers
Stay apprised of industry trends, particularly within the DC legal market, and proactively inform the Head of Recruitment and Recruiting Committee of relevant developments
Qualification
Required
5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably at a law firm and with extensive knowledge of the Washington, DC legal market
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Excellent judgment and discretion and with the ability to preserve confidentiality
Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must exhibit a high energy level, be able to work under pressure and have a professional demeanor
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities