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New year, new job! Whiteford Taylor & Preston is building out its Legal Talent Team – get excited to go to work and feel like you are building something exciting!

The Recruiting & Development Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the full cycle of recruitment, onboarding, and integration of all attorneys and summer interns. The position is also responsible for assisting with Professional Development initiatives, including performance evaluations, mentoring initiatives, and substantive training programs. The role will also work with the Chief Legal Talent Officer on diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives and supporting the DEI Committee. This position may be filled in any of our offices and has a lot of opportunity for responsibility and growth!
 
Responsibilities:  

• Assist with the planning and implementation of summer intern program, including assisting in planning and attending of events; assist in onboarding and orientation; and coordinating of work assignments and evaluations.
• Work with recruiting agencies and utilize various platforms for sourcing, attracting and recruiting top talent.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate interview process, and work with candidates in connection with the interview and onboarding process. 
• Assist with organization and implementation of comprehensive semi-annual attorney Performance Evaluation process.
• Work with attorneys and provide support in connection with firm’s Mentoring Program and related initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for Diversity & Inclusion Committee initiatives and programs.
• Support diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives by coordinating participation in diversity pipeline programs.
• Attend DEI Committee meetings and provide administrative support.
• Assist with preparing for associate and partner retreats, including planning substantive and social programming.
• Assist in relationship building of law school career services representatives.
• Assist in coordinating all aspects of student interview and call-back interview processes, including interview scheduling and student communication.
• Maintain and update website content and social media platforms.
• Assist in candidate research, including use of social media resources.
• Conduct research on law school and law firm recruiting policies; stay abreast of industry-related recruiting news and provide data as requested by department leadership.
• Assist with Career Development programs, including scheduling, registration, and logistics. Assemble, produce and distribute training materials. Assist in drafting and distribution of program communications. Assist in promotion of career development activities.
• Manage the background investigation process for candidates.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to navigate diverse personalities at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and a seek assistance/guidance when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and to communicate effectively through remote systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to utilize a document management system.
• Proficient with LawCruit, Top Performance, and Symplicity and/or the ability to learn new technologies and software programs.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.

   Education and Experience:

  • College degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of attorney recruiting, career development, or human resources experience; law firm experience preferred.

To apply, please email a resume to Meredith Kahan, Chief Legal Talent Officer, at: mkahan@wtplaw.com.