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A Florida law firm is seeking an enthusiastic Director of Attorney Recruiting to join our team.

Responsibilities

• As a key strategist, you will develop and implement the firm's short-and long-term recruiting strategy for lateral partners and associates.
• Strategic Talent Acquisition
• Partner with firm leadership to assess current and future hiring needs aligned with practice group and business development strategies.
• Track industry trends and provide strategic insight on market shifts, compensation benchmarks, and competitor movements.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with travel required, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Relationship-driven, outgoing, proactive, and positive, with a strong sales ability to showcase Shutts and all that we have to offer.

Attorney Recruitment

• Oversee the complete lifecycle recruitment process for all levels of legal talent, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
• Base every decision and action they take on helping to fulfill the strategic plan of the entire firm and the goals of OMP and PGLs.
• Regularly visiting offices throughout the state, attending attorney luncheons, visiting law schools, attending conferences, etc. This is not a sit-behind-your-desk role.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to align hiring needs with business goals and team dynamics.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with legal search firms, law schools, and professional organizations to ensure we have a pulse on the market.
• Lead lateral partner and associate recruiting efforts with a focus on identifying candidates who align with the firm's values, practices, growth, and client needs.

Campus & Summer Associate Programs

• Manage campus recruiting and summer associate programs, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent.
• Coordinate with law school career services, organize on-campus interviews (OCI), and manage the candidate evaluation and selection process.
• Oversee the design and execution of summer programs, including assignments, evaluations, and events.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise a team; mentor, train, and develop members to achieve high performance.
• Establish and track KPIs and metrics to measure recruiting effectiveness and optimize processes.
• Base every decision and action they take on helping to fulfill the strategic plan of the entire firm and the goals of OMP and PGLs.
• Recruits need to be intentional and aligned with the goals of the firm and each office/market.
• Office visiting throughout the state, attend attorney luncheons, visit law schools, attend conferences, etc. This is not a sit-behind-your-desk role.
• Ensure inclusive hiring practices and candidate experiences.
• Strong people skills and enjoy networking and building connections.
• Self-motivated and organized.

Technology

• Evaluate and implement recruiting best practices and technology tools.
• Continuously improve recruiting process, workflows, and candidate experience.
• High proficiency in ViDesktop, Leopard Solutions, LinkedIn, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal recruiter within a law firm and outside with a legal recruitment agency of a law firm, preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of recruiting experience.
• Bachelor's degree required, JD or advanced degree a plus.
• Deep understanding of the legal market, law firm structure, and attorney career paths.
• Proven experience managing high-level lateral partner and associate recruitment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage confidential information with discretion.

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