• Job Description

  Req#: 4631

  JOB SUMMARY:

  Manage Entry Level Recruitment and Campus Outreach programs for the Boston office, including the efficient and effective management of all aspects of activities related to the recruiting and hiring of entry level lawyers, the summer associate program and partnering with law schools. The Manager of Legal Recruiting reports directly to the Director of Entry Level Recruiting and works closely with the firm-wide hiring partner, as well as the Boston office hiring partners. The role requires a focus on people-management, continuous process improvement and the ability to engage in close collaboration with attorneys and other administrative departments both inside and outside of Attorney Talent.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage Legal Recruiting team in Boston effectively to emphasize high performance, continuous improvement and collaboration with other departments outside of Attorney Talent and external partners. Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities. Provide effective feedback on a regular basis in addition to managing the annual performance reviews.
  • Work closely with the Legal Recruiting Managers in other geographical regions to coordinate and synchronize cohesive approach on all initiatives.
  • Oversee the management of the firm’s campus outreach, entry level recruiting, and summer associate program, including orientation, social events, trainings, surveys, and evaluations. Work closely with other attorneys and team members to ensure program initiatives are carried out successfully and on budget.
  • Manage law school relationships for various schools, as well as others as requested.
  • Help with creating and executing marketing strategy of recruiting efforts to clients, both internal and external.
  • Benchmark, formulate, administer and maintain recruiting policies, operational procedures and practices consistent with the goals and objectives of the firm, including meeting firm’s diversity hiring goals.
  • Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among staff; lead team to meet the firm’s expectations for productivity, quality and goal accomplishment.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief of Attorney Talent.

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7+ years of demonstrated recruiting experience in the legal or professional services industry.
  • 5+ years of people management experience.
  • Ability to manage and develop direct reports.
  • Strategic and creative thinking skills.
  • Relationship-building skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Basic HR employment knowledge, including immigration laws; Strong understanding of firm employment terms, benefits, policies.

  ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:

  • Flexibility in responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
  • Ability to think strategically.
  • Proven organizational skills, coupled with the ability to excel in a multiple authorities environment.
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel.
  • Ability to recognize confidential information and to maintain confidentiality of such information.
  • Must be team-oriented and able to share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties.
  • Ability to work in a multi-office environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.
  • Proactive in learning and adapting to new systems and processes.
  • Must be able to attend evening events on a regular basis.
  • Ability to perform under stressful conditions in a thoughtful and professional manner.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Normal office environment. The candidate is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

  The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

• About the company

  Ropes & Gray LLP is a global law firm with 11 offices located in the United States, Asia and Europe.

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