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Frost Brown Todd · 22 hours ago

Lateral Recruiter

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

FBT Gibbons is currently searching for a full-time Lateral Recruiter to join their firm. This position plays a key role in advancing the firm’s strategic attorney recruitment efforts, focusing on sourcing and hiring top-tier legal talent in targeted growth markets.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Proactively support all aspects of the lateral recruiting cycle, including posting openings, sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, coordinating interviews, collecting feedback and facilitating decision-making

Gain a thorough understanding of the duties of the various attorney positions and what is required to be successful in those positions

Develop and implement creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to build and manage a robust pipeline of potential candidates and referral sources

Identify and engage associate- and partner-level attorneys at target firms through strategic outreach, including direct contact via phone, email, and LinkedIn to generate interest in lateral opportunities

Design and execute targeted outreach campaigns aligned with strategic practice area needs

Serve as a trusted liaison between candidates and the firm, ensuring a positive and professional experience throughout the hiring process

Ensure timely and accurate entry of candidate information and recruitment activity into the firm’s applicant tracking system; generate reports, analyze metrics, and identify trends to inform recruitment strategy

Prepare recruitment-related communications and offer letters for candidates in identified growth markets

Collaborate with the Lateral Recruiting Director and Lateral Recruiting Manager to coordinate the decision-making process and provide support with follow-up tasks, including conflict check, due diligence and preparation of offer letters

Partner with the Lateral Recruiting Director and Lateral Recruiting Manager to proactively assess lateral hiring needs and support the identification and attraction of qualified lateral attorney candidates

Provide insights on competitive market activity, candidate movement, and sourcing trends in identified growth markets

Contribute to the ongoing development of the firm’s recruiting brand, messaging, and candidate engagement strategies

Understand the importance of and have the ability to implement recruiting DEIB initiatives to cultivate a more inclusive and diverse workforce

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Qualification

Legal recruiting experienceLegal employment issuesInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsSocial media proficiencyOrganizational skillsProfessional demeanorCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCreativity

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum of three years of legal recruiting experience required

Knowledge of legal employment issues

Ability to credibly discuss legal markets, practice areas, and career progression with candidates

Possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate professionally and effectively by e-mail, telephone, and in person

Demonstrated cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability, among others

Ability to understand unconscious bias and its effect on recruiting and hiring

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize competing tasks, and meet multiple deadlines

Ability to set priorities, work independently, and handle a variety of duties effectively under time constraints

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Resourceful and creative, with the ability to identify innovative solutions to support the firm's lateral recruiting needs

Highly proactive, responsive, and results-driven

Professional demeanor and presence, with demonstrated poise in managing demanding workloads

Excellent computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and database management

Proficiency in using social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram

Financially responsible, ability to budget and track recruiting expenses

Ability to work over 40 hours per week and travel as needed across the firm's regional footprint. Weekend travel may be required from time to time