Regional Attorney Hiring Manager
THE FIRM
At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For for 24 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Alston & Bird LLP is seeking an Attorney Hiring Manager for its three California offices. This individual will work closely with the Director of Attorney Hiring and the Senior Firmwide Attorney Hiring Manager and will have primary responsibility for the management, implementation, and daily function of the lawyer recruitment program for entry-level and lateral hiring, including partner hiring and strategic planning, the fall on-campus interview program, and the summer associate program for the Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco offices. Successful candidates must have sufficient work experience, together with personal leadership abilities, to enable them to plan for, implement, and supervise various recruiting functions and staff, as well as possess the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and in a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Serves as a strategic partner in the planning and implementation of summer program recruiting, entry-level hiring, and lateral attorney hiring, including lateral partner hiring.
Takes a participatory role in the strategic growth of the California offices, including working closely with the Partners-In-Charge of each office, building relationships with outside legal search firms, and staying abreast of market conditions and trends.
Maintains relationships with outside vendors, search consultants, candidates, law school placement offices, and peers.
Serves as a member of the Diversity Committee and works to both demonstrate and support the firms commitment to diversity in all areas.
Manages the Attorney Hiring Budget for all three California offices.
Serves as a member of the Firms Executive Staff.
Manages and mentors the California Attorney Hiring Coordinator and other departmental support.
Travel required: visit Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices at least once per quarter; attend law school events and OCI as needed; travel to Atlanta at least once per year; attend biennial Executive Staff retreat.
Serves as a member of the Los Angeles Legal Recruitment Association (LAALRA).
Serves as a member of the National Association of Law Placement (NALP).
Other duties as requested by the Director and Hiring Chairs.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Strong business acumen and executive presence.
Works as a team member, exhibits leadership in the office, and shows respect for co-workers.
Demonstrates teamwork, creativity, a desire for continuous improvement, and commitment to the profession.
Commitment to providing superior customer service.
Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the firm.
Thorough knowledge of Firm standards, practices, and procedures to effectively meet Department needs.
Thorough organizational skills for prioritizing workload and recruiting efforts.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, and deal with demanding deadlines; strong attention to detail and team-oriented attitude.
Advanced knowledge of PC applications, including the entire suite of MS Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 3-5 years previous experience in a law firm or professional services setting, preferably as a manager.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
The salary range in Los Angeles, California for this position is $135,000 - $160,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. This range is specific to our Los Angeles office and may not be applicable to other location.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at[email protected].
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.