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Miller Johnson · 3 weeks ago

Director of Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development

Michigan, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Miller Johnson is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Attorney Recruiting & Professional Development to provide leadership and oversight for the Firm’s attorney talent lifecycle. This role encompasses all aspects of recruitment, integration, engagement, and ongoing development of legal talent within the firm.

ConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Develop the department vision and multi-year strategy; align recruiting and professional development goals with Firm leadership priorities

Establish and oversee departmental structure, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and scalability

Approve and monitor budgets for recruiting and professional development; evaluate ROI and cost-effectiveness of initiatives

Represent the department in Firm leadership meetings, human resources strategy sessions, and committee discussions

Collaborate with the Law Students Hiring & Recruiting Committee, Professional Development Committee, Practice Group Leadership, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Human Resources to ensure seamless coordination between recruiting, integration, and development

Supervise the Attorney Recruiting & Professional Development Manager and provide strategic mentorship

Approve and maintain departmental SOPs, policies, and best practices

Develop Firmwide attorney recruiting strategies, including lateral, entry-level, and student hiring priorities

Partner with Practice Group Leaders and Firm leadership to identify hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with strategic growth

Develop school targets, event strategies, and diversity-focused recruiting initiatives

Oversee Firm participation in major campus and professional recruiting events

Oversee and participate in interviews for member-level attorney candidates; collaborate with Firm leadership to ensure consistent evaluation standards, strategic alignment, and a positive candidate experience

Develop the structure, budget, and evaluation process for the Summer Associate Program; participate in orientation, kickoff, and closing events

Oversee recruiting brand messaging in collaboration with Communication & Brand, ensuring alignment with Firm culture and values

Develop attorney onboarding and integration frameworks to support smooth transitions and long-term engagement

Partner with Human Resources and Practice Group Leaders to monitor attorney satisfaction, engagement, and retention data

Develop firmwide integration standards and ensure consistency across offices and practice areas

Oversee mentorship program vision, goals, and metrics, present updates to the Mentorship Committee and Firm leadership

Collaborate with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and the Human Resources team to ensure inclusive and equitable approaches to recruiting, mentorship, and professional development

Set Firmwide professional development strategy, including attorney competency frameworks, core curriculum, and long-term learning goals

Develop the annual professional development calendar in partnership with Practice Group Leaders and the Professional Development Committee

Identify Firmwide and practice-specific training needs; develop annual training plans that align with attorney growth objectives

Ensure all internal and external training programs meet CLE credit requirements where applicable

Develop the design, delivery, and evaluation of major professional development initiatives (e.g., Hillman Advocacy, leadership development, and mentorship programs)

Ownership of attorney evaluation frameworks, timing, and alignment with Firm competencies

Partner with Human Resources to ensure consistency in feedback structures, performance reviews, and developmental pathways

Partner with internal and external presenters, vendors, and bar associations to deliver high-quality professional education

Oversee firmwide CLE policy and compliance strategy; ensure alignment with state bar requirements across jurisdictions

Develop internal CLE processes and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of attorney credits

Monitor attorney licensing, bar admissions, and compliance deadlines

Report CLE and compliance metrics to Firm leadership on a recurring basis

Design data structures and reporting metrics across recruiting and professional development functions

Evaluate departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) and make recommendations to leadership on hiring trends, retention, engagement, and professional development outcomes

Qualification

Attorney RecruitingProfessional DevelopmentStrategic PlanningData AnalysisLeadership ExperienceClient ServiceMS Office ProficiencyZoom ProficiencyCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills