Husch Blackwell · 11 hours ago
Director of Legal Recruiting
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $357K/yr
10+ years expHusch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. They are seeking a Director of Legal Recruiting to manage all aspects of legal recruiting for paralegal and attorney candidates, oversee the law school recruiting process, and champion diversity initiatives within recruiting strategies.
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Responsibilities
Work with the Managing Director of Growth and firm leadership to design and implement annual recruiting strategies to support the firm’s strategic growth objectives and culture
Partner with firm leadership to assess hiring priorities and talent needs
Analyze recruiting metrics and market data to inform strategic decisions and adjust hiring priorities
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within recruiting strategies to strengthen the firm’s culture
Evaluate competitive positioning in the legal talent market and recommend strategies to attract top-tier candidates
Lead change management efforts related to recruiting process improvements and technology adoption
Oversee the full attorney hiring lifecycle, ensuring compliance with firm protocols and timelines
Review and evaluate due diligence materials to support informed hiring decisions
Coordinate with relevant internal departments to ensure proper candidate due diligence and seamless onboarding
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders throughout the hiring process, ensuring clear communication and alignment
Oversee the year-round summer associate recruiting cycle, including planning and execution of the summer program
Continuously review recruiting processes and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiencies
Lead, mentor, train and manage a team of legal recruiting professionals to ensure the team's effectiveness in delivering quality results
Foster an environment of teamwork, engagement, inclusivity and professional growth
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with law schools, external recruiters, and other key industry partners to strengthen the firm’s talent pipeline
Negotiate and manage agreements with search firms
Stay up to date with industry best practices, market data, and emerging trends to ensure the firm remains competitive and innovative in its attorney recruiting approach
Collaborate with Managing Director of Growth to create, maintain and disseminate high-quality marketing materials that effectively showcase the firm’s brand and value proposition
Ensure all externally facing content—including the firm’s website, brochures, and digital assets—reflects a consistent, professional, and engaging brand image
Regularly audit and refresh website and marketing materials to keep information accurate, visually appealing, and aligned with current branding standards
Lead the annual budget process for legal recruiting and be accountable for spending within approved budget allocations
Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date recruiting data across all systems
Develop clear reporting and analytics to track recruiting metrics and trends
In partnership with other internal stakeholders, develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting data analytics strategy to inform recruiting-related business decisions
Identify key recruiting metrics and performance indicators
Leverage technology to present information in a clear and compelling manner to support decision-making
Regularly audit and update records to eliminate errors and improve decision-making
Ensure all external reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner (i.e., NALP form)
Qualification
Required
4‐year degree with major coursework in related field required
10 years' progressive experience in attorney recruiting; significant experience leading firm‐wide initiatives within a law firm setting and experience with candidate sourcing and outreach
Advanced knowledge of legal industry and legal recruiting best practices
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the Strategic Business Unit Leaders, Practice Specialty Center Leaders, Managing Director of Growth and other members of the Legal Recruiting Team, and all other administrative and lawyer leadership of the Firm
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong initiative and self-motivation
High degree of attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding candidates, Firm matters, and recruiting matters
Ability to work under pressure, to handle conflicting priorities, and to meet deadlines
Ability to represent the Firm in a favorable and businesslike manner
Ability to work effectively with a variety of professional personalities, both inside and outside the Firm
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of all MS Office products strongly preferred
Ability to work after hours, as needed
Ability to travel to other offices as needed
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
An employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
Company
Husch Blackwell
An industry-focused, full-service litigation and business law firm with locations in 15 U.S. cities and in London.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erin Banks
Chief Business Development Officer
Jamie Lawless
Chief Executive
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