Legal Recruiting Manager

Overview of the Firm and FunctionFreshfields US LLP is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it matters most, wherever in the world that may be. We deliver seamless service across borders, cultures and languages.Our people make our firm – we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams.We think and work globally – we don’t just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn’t just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps.We aim to add value in everything we do – we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate.The Legal Recruiting team focuses on recruiting law students and lateral attorneys.Key responsibilities and deliverablesWork with the broader Legal Recruiting, Learning & Development, and Events team to plan the summer associate program, including managing DC-specific events and programsCollaborate with the summer associate work allocation manager and summer associate work allocation team to ensure that DC summer associates are getting the right mix and amount of work; check in regularly with DC summer associates to gather and share their feedbackCollaborate with summer associate work allocation manager to collect feedback for end-of-summer reviews and prepare materials accordingly; flag performance issues to Head of Recruitment and Recruiting Committee as neededManage post-summer outreach efforts with DC summer associatesWork with the broader Legal Recruiting team to ensure that the firm is well-represented on campus, and serve as the main point of contact for key DC law schoolsManage 1L and 2L interview process for DC candidates, including scheduling callback interviews, meeting and greeting candidates, collecting feedback, answering candidate questions, and participating in Recruiting Committee meetingsManage 1L and 2L follow up process for DC offeree candidates, including organizing lawyer outreach, planning and attending candidate events, and working with Head of Recruitment and Recruiting Committee to manage yieldLiaise with the Lateral Associate and Lateral Partner Recruiting Managers to support all associate, counsel, and partner hiring activity in the Washington, DC office.Liaise with the Business Services Recruiting Manager to support all business services hiring activity in the Washington, DC office.Serve as an ambassador in the DC office, including attending summer and new associate orientations, shepherding candidates and new joiners, and collaborating with DC Business Services staff and lawyers as neededStay apprised of industry trends, particularly within the DC legal market, and proactively inform the Head of Recruitment and Recruiting Committee of relevant developmentsKey requirements (Communication/skills/experience)Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university5-7 years of professional experience, preferably at a law firm and with extensive knowledge of the Washington, DC legal marketMust exercise excellent judgment and discretion and have the ability to preserve confidentialityExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsMust exhibit a high energy level, be able to work under pressure and have a professional demeanorAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities