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O'Melveny & Myers LLP · 6 days ago

Attorney Recruiting and Development Professional (Houston preferred)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is a global law firm with a local feel, dedicated to excellence and civic responsibility. They are seeking an Attorney Recruiting and Development Professional to manage associate attorney recruiting and development efforts for their Texas offices, collaborating closely with local hiring partners and the recruiting team.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversee the law school student recruiting process for the Houston and Austin offices, including developing strategic outreach and communications with targeted law schools in the Texas market and in coordination with our Dallas recruiting lead

As part of the team, plan and coordinate all aspects of the summer associate program and events for the Houston and Austin offices, including the organization of on-campus and in-office interviews

Work closely with the Director of Attorney Recruiting and the Hiring Partners to manage the recruitment of lateral attorneys to meet the Firm’s strategic objectives and practice needs

Conduct onboarding, new attorney orientation, and exit procedures and interviews for attorneys

Understand and manage the annual attorney recruiting and development budget for the Houston and Austin offices

Collaborate with the Dallas office recruiting professional and Dallas attorneys on internal and external talent development initiatives, recruiting efforts and summer program execution

Build awareness, understanding, and support for the Firm’s talent development programs and initiatives

Oversee and organize mentoring programs for associates and develop integration tools for lateral hires in Texas

Support the attorney development process, including overseeing the local associate and counsel evaluations, administering skills and development training programs

Support overall Talent Development Department needs, taking on additional opportunities and duties as assigned

Qualification

Attorney recruitment experienceTalent development programsProfessional services experienceInterpersonal skillsExecutive presenceWriting skillsVerbal communication skillsRelationship-building skills

Required

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience serving in professional recruiting or career development positions with sophisticated law firm or professional services organizations

A Bachelor's degree is required

Experience with all aspects of the attorney recruitment process, including outreach efforts, recruiting, onboarding and integration processes

Executive presence, tenacity, integrity, and professionalism that will engender confidence with attorneys, administrative leadership, and prospective candidates

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a consensus-driven organization and to create consensus-based support

An unquestioned work ethic, willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and accept a wide variety of assignments as required and work closely with law students, associates, partners, colleagues and team members

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Proven experience with the ability to retain, develop and motivate exceptional talent development professionals

Outstanding relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate equally well with senior administrative managers and staff, partners and associates across the Firm