Manager of Legal Recruiting

4 days ago


MIDDLE CITY WEST, United States Ballard Spahr, LLP Full time
Department: Attorney Career Advancement

Ballard Spahr has an exciting opportunity available for a Manager of Legal Recruiting, adding value to the development of entry level and lateral recruiting and integration strategies for one or more of the firm's departments. The chosen candidate will oversee and coordinate all firm-wide activities related to entry level, lateral associate and select of counsel recruiting, onboarding and integration. Ideally, this position will be located in the Philadelphia office.

In collaboration with the Director of Legal Recruiting, the Attorney Career Advancement Team, including Client Service & Professional Development Counsel and the Partner in Charge, Attorney Career Advancement, as well as the Firmwide Hiring Partner(s), the Manager will work to ensure successful recruitment and integration of the Firm's Associates, Attorneys and select Of Counsel, including Summer Associates. The chosen candidate will work with firm, department, practice group and office leadership to identify entry level and lateral recruiting needs and opportunities; source qualified candidates and coordinate the logistics of the recruiting and interview process; manage relationships with recruiters and recruiting firms engaged for lateral searches and market intelligence including managing fee agreements and related billings and payments; and compile and analyze compensation and financial information required for due diligence. The manager will help run onboarding, orientation and integration plans for new lawyers. The manager will collaborate with the Director of Legal Recruiting to create a diverse talent pool for open positions. Working with the Marketing Department, this individual will develop and maintain quality written recruiting materials and coordinate or draft external and internal communications, press releases, and events surrounding lateral attorney arrivals. The Manager also will stay abreast of market compensation and collaborate with team members to make recommendations.

The selected individual will have strong problem-solving skills and creativity, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, strong technical skills, excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are required. Judgment and discretion, and ability to maintain confidences as well as the ability and willingness to travel and to work more than 40 hours per week, if needed to perform the essential job functions.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of law firm management and/or recruiting experience; experience in and understanding of the legal services industry and the market for legal talent; demonstrated leadership and organizational skills; and strong technical, communication and problem solving skills. This position requires the ability to travel and to work beyond a standard 40 hour work week. Candidates with a law degree will receive strong consideration.

Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.


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