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Manager of Legal Talent Acquisition

2 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States Reed Smith Full time
US Job Description Firm Overview

Reed Smith is a prominent global law firm with a workforce of over 1,700 attorneys across 30 locations worldwide, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Established in 1877, the firm serves a diverse clientele, from Fortune 100 companies to emerging businesses. Its legal professionals offer services in litigation and dispute resolution for complex, multi-jurisdictional matters; provide regulatory advice; and facilitate a comprehensive range of strategic domestic and international transactions. Reed Smith is a leading advisor across various sectors, including financial services, life sciences, healthcare, advertising, entertainment, shipping, energy, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For further details, please visit our website.

Position Overview

This role is pivotal in overseeing the direction, coordination, and comprehensive management of lateral associate and law student recruitment. Responsibilities encompass the recruitment and integration of lateral attorneys, management of campus recruitment initiatives, summer associate programs, and new associate onboarding for Reed Smith's offices. Additionally, this position entails managing attorney integration, mentorship programs, and various related talent management functions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with the Director of Recruiting, Department Heads, Practice Leaders, and Office Managing Partners to identify and attract lateral candidates.
  • Works alongside sponsoring partners and local administrative teams to facilitate a smooth recruiting and onboarding experience for lateral candidates, ensuring alignment with the Firm's standards of excellence.
  • Partners with attorneys and Business Development to ensure effective integration and business development for each lateral hire.
  • Develops and analyzes reports and forecasts regarding market trends in diversity, legal recruitment, and retention.
  • Conducts preliminary screenings of all lateral attorney and law student applications, ensuring proper correspondence and record maintenance.
  • Maintains regular communication with candidates regarding the Firm's recruitment procedures and policies.
  • Manages the formal due diligence and offer process for lateral hires.
  • Acts as the liaison with external organizations involved in the legal recruitment process, including legal search firms and professional associations.
  • Prepares and analyzes reports and statistics related to market hiring and attorney personnel issues for Firm management.
  • Actively participates in Recruiting and Summer Associate Committees.
  • Prepares and oversees the legal recruiting annual budget.
  • Designs and implements all aspects of the summer program, including the interview process, pre-employment communications, orientation, training, work assignments, educational and social events, and evaluation processes.
  • Manages the Summer Associate mentoring program.
  • Maintains summer associate documentation, work assignments, and evaluation processes, ensuring timely feedback from assigning attorneys.
  • Provides guidance and support to Summer Associates throughout their tenure regarding Firm policies and procedures.
  • Plans and coordinates law school recruitment activities, including receptions and targeted communications.
  • Collaborates with the firmwide recruiting team on pre-employment correspondence for entry-level associates, new hire start dates, and related expenses.
  • Communicates new hire information to relevant Firm personnel.
  • Advises new associates on the bar application process and manages reimbursement for bar application fees.
  • Coordinates the new associate mentoring program.
  • Prepares and manages the new associate program annual budget.
  • Works with the Legal Recruiting Team across various Reed Smith markets to synchronize recruiting efforts and Summer/New Associate programs.
  • Participates in HR, Recruiting, and Summer Committee meetings, as well as Firmwide attorney meetings.
  • Maintains familiarity with Firm systems, policies, and procedures to effectively address questions and concerns.
  • The Manager is expected to maintain memberships in relevant professional organizations.
  • Initiates process improvement ideas and engages in projects aimed at enhancing internal procedures.
  • Performs additional projects and tasks as assigned.

The responsibilities outlined are not exhaustive and may be adjusted as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of four years of management-level recruiting experience in a law firm, along with prior supervisory experience, is strongly preferred. A solid understanding of current law firm industry trends and philosophies is essential.

Skills: Strong leadership, management, and organizational abilities are required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, along with good judgment and a professional demeanor, are essential for making a positive first impression of the Firm. The ability to work effectively with all levels of Firm personnel and establish productive working relationships is crucial. Candidates should be highly motivated, creative, flexible, results-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the Legal Recruiting Coordinator/Specialist and any recruiting administrative support staff, in conjunction with the Director of Legal Recruiting.

Equipment Utilization: Personal computer and standard office equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Acts as a point of contact for internal departments and external vendors.
  • Proficient in utilizing technology, including computers and telecommunication devices.
  • Willingness to work extended hours as necessary.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and diverse work challenges daily while meeting deadlines.
  • Capable of exercising independent judgment and discretion in a dynamic work environment.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain composure during high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and provide support to other offices as needed.
  • Commitment to enhancing the candidate experience and keeping candidates informed and engaged.
  • Creative thinking and the ability to propose innovative solutions to problems or process improvements.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changes and unexpected challenges.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations with resilience.
  • In-office work is required at least three days per week.
  • Willingness to travel for meetings and training as necessary.

Working Conditions: The position requires in-office work a minimum of three days per week, with a typical office setting and occasional remote work. Extended hours may be necessary on occasion.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, a business casual dress code, and a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Compensation Range: $117,600 - $140,000. This range reflects the anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith's pay scale for this position, with actual compensation varying based on factors such as location and experience.

Benefits Overview:

  • 401k Plan
  • Medical
  • Health Savings Account
  • Virtual Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Accident Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Family Leave
  • College Savings Plan
  • Transportation Benefits
  • Back-up Child Care
  • College Coaching
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Vacation Time

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm's success relies on the effective utilization of qualified individuals, regardless of race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Reed Smith promotes equal employment opportunities for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including during the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.