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Shutts & Bowen LLP · 3 months ago

Director of Attorney Recruiting

Miami, FL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Shutts & Bowen LLP is seeking an enthusiastic Director of Attorney Recruiting to join our team. In this role, you will build relationships with attorneys and lateral partners, connect top talent with excellent opportunities at the firm, and contribute significantly to shaping the firm's future throughout Florida.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the firm’s short-and long-term recruiting strategy for lateral partners and associates

Partner with firm leadership to assess current and future hiring needs aligned with practice group and business development strategies

Track industry trends and provide strategic insight on market shifts, compensation benchmarks, and competitor movements

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with occasional travel required, and excellent communication and negotiation skills

Oversee the complete lifecycle recruitment process for all levels of legal talent, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer negotiations, and onboarding

Collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to align hiring needs with business goals and team dynamics

Cultivate and maintain relationships with legal search firms, law schools, and professional organizations

Lead lateral partner and associate recruiting efforts with a focus on identifying candidates who align with the firm's values, practices, growth, and client needs

Manage campus recruiting and summer associate programs, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent

Coordinate with law school career services, organize on-campus interviews (OCI), and manage the candidate evaluation and selection process

Oversee the design and execution of summer programs, including assignments, evaluations, and events

Supervise a team; mentor, train, and develop members to achieve high performance

Establish and track KPIs and metrics to measure recruiting effectiveness and optimize processes

Ensure inclusive hiring practices and candidate experiences

Strong people skills and enjoy networking and building connections

Self-motivated and organized

Evaluate and implement recruiting best practices and technology tools

Continuously improve recruiting process, workflows, and candidate experience

High proficiency in ViDesktop, Leopard Solutions, LinkedIn, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Qualification

Legal recruiting experienceLegal marketLeadership skillsRecruiting technology proficiencyBachelor's degreeNetworking skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills