Manager, Lateral Associate Legal Recruiting

Steptoe LLP
401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
1330 Connecticut Avenue Northwest (Show on map)
Apr 09, 2025
Position(s) I am Applying for Manager, Lateral Associate Legal Recruiting Steptoe LLP, a Washington, DC-based Am Law 100 firm, is actively seeking a Lateral Associate Legal Recruiting Manager. This position will lead the full lifecycle of recruitment for all non-partner attorneys and legal specialists for the firm's U.S. offices (Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC), to include candidate sourcing, interviewing, communications, onboarding, and orientation. Essential Functions Work with hiring committee and appropriate business services teams - including Talent, DEI, Human Resources, IT, Finance and Marketing - to ensure seamless recruiting process for lateral associates, of counsel hires, contract attorneys, staff attorneys and legal specialists Responsible for leading lateral recruitment and identifying hiring needs for U.S. searches Assist with attorneys and practice groups in drafting job descriptions Manage advertisement of, and candidate sourcing and lifecycle of open positions Build and/or maintain relationships with search firms Source qualified candidates and coordinate logistics of the recruiting and interview process Review candidate resumes, arrange candidate interview schedules, correspond with candidates throughout the recruitment and hiring process, ensuring required documentation is obtained, oversee candidate diligence process with internal stakeholders Prepare and maintain external and internal communications, including new hire announcements. Establish and maintain effective recruitment metrics, systems, processes, systems and tools Collaborate with Professional Development and Training team on onboarding process and orientation for all non-partner attorneys and legal specialists Partner with entire Talent Acquisition team and senior leaders to support DEI Initiatives, share best practices and deliver a seamless candidate experience Keep up to date with market trends, current and pending employment laws and competitor recruiting policies Non-Essential Functions Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required 4+ years of related experience in Legal Recruiting, Talent Management, Professional Development, or Human Resources required 1+ years' supervisory/managerial experience At least 2 years' experience at an Am Law 100 / 200 law firm Success Factors Strong customer service orientation Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality Excellent verbal and written communication skills Results orientation, bias for action, strong work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence Ability to collaborate and work effectively in partnership with others at all levels Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects, independently and with sound judgment Knowledge of MS office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat Experience with iManage, ViGlobal, and/or LinkedIn Recruiter a plus Work Environment Non-smoking environment Must be available to work beyond regular business hours as needed Must be able to work under tight deadlines Hybrid work arrangements may be available for this position The anticipated base salary for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location. Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program. Steptoe & Johnson LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.