Eversheds Sutherland · 1 day ago
Attorney Recruiting Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking a proactive Attorney Recruiting Manager to join their high-performing team. This role involves owning the full recruitment lifecycle for attorneys, focusing on lateral associates and student recruitment, while delivering a premium candidate experience and supporting firm growth.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted “face of the firm,” driving a premium candidate experience and representing the firm with professionalism to candidates, agencies, and the broader legal community
Own full‑cycle lateral associate recruiting: intake, sourcing, screening, interview management, candidate communication, feedback synthesis, offer development, and onboarding
Build proactive pipelines for priority practices; partner closely with hiring partners and leadership to clarify staffing needs and growth objectives
Maintain strong relationships with select external recruiters; negotiate terms, track performance, and ensure quality submissions
Monitor market trends, competitor moves, and compensation patterns; translate insights into sourcing strategies and actionable recommendations
Oversee compliant documentation and data hygiene across ATS tools; generate recurring dashboards and analytics to inform decision‑making
Lead the student recruitment program. Manage OCI calendars, select attorney interviewers, and coordinate call‑backs
Cultivate relationships with Career Services at target schools; steward firm profiles (NALP, Vault, Chambers) and ensure timely completion of surveys
Design and manage a high‑impact Summer Associate Program: orientation, training, evaluations, events, and conversion processes
Track student‑recruiting outcomes; assess yield, acceptance drivers, and program ROI to refine strategies each season
Develop plan for skills mapping to coincide with practice group needs
Lead, coach, and develop Recruiting Coordinators/Specialists; establish service standards, and continuous‑improvement routines
Provide training, oversight, and guidance on tools, process excellence, and candidate communications; model discretion and confidentiality
Drive cross‑team projects that elevate the recruiting function; foster collaboration and strong relationships with attorneys and business professionals
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree is required
5+ years of attorney recruiting or talent management experience in a multi‑office law firm or professional‑services environment; 2+ years of people‑management preferred
Proven success running high‑volume, full‑cycle legal recruiting with exceptional organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail
Strong consultative communication skills—able to influence senior stakeholders and deliver candid, data‑backed recommendations
Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems (e.g., VI Recruit, FloRecruit, or similar), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft 365; disciplined approach to data integrity and reporting
High discretion handling confidential information; calm under pressure and adaptable to last‑minute changes
Preferred
2+ years of people‑management preferred
Benefits
Healthcare
Paid time off
Discretionary merit bonuses
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans
Tailored learning opportunities
Company
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland provides legal advice and solutions to a global client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses.
Founded in 2017Bryanston, NA - South Africa, ZAF
5001-10000 employees
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CFO
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