Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is actively seeking an Attorney Recruiting Manager to work from its New York office. This position will oversee all lateral associate recruiting and manage law school recruiting and summer associate programs for its New York and Miami offices. In conjunction with the Senior Director of Attorney Recruiting, Director of Firmwide Associate Recruiting, Practice Section Leaders, and Office Managing Partner, he or she will develop and manage a proactive recruiting strategy to recruit top-tier talent. This position will report directly to the Director of Firmwide Associate Recruiting and collaborate with the firmwide recruiting team.
Responsibilities:
Maintain Pillsbury Recruiting Policies and Procedures to achieve firmwide goals
Collaborate with the Senior Director Firmwide Recruiting and Practice Section Leaders to develop and implement a proactive lateral recruiting strategy
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with legal search firms to promote Pillsbury
Oversee, with local support, all aspects of lateral hiring and on-boarding for the New York and Miami offices
In conjunction with the Director of Firmwide Recruiting, develop and manage relationships with law school career services to promote Pillsbury’s summer associate hiring
Plan and manage the New York office’s summer associate and fall recruiting programs
Regularly communicate with summer associates and fall associates to share Firm news and further develop professional relationships
Oversee onboarding, orientation, and integration for all attorney new hires
Stay abreast of legal recruiting trends and market changes
Education, Experience and Skills:
BA/BS degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in professional legal recruitment or career development within a law firm
Extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting, specifically managing all aspects of the attorney recruitment
process, strategy development, and onboarding and integration.
Expert understanding of NALP Recruiting Best Practices
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to exercise professional judgement, and ability to work effectively on the Firmwide Recruiting Team
Ability to work independently and with integrity in alignment with Pillsbury’s culture
Excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Outstanding relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with all attorneys and staff across the Firm
Experience managing candidates in an applicant tracking system
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & life sciences, energy, financial, and real estate & construction sectors. Recognized as one of the most innovative law firms by Financial Times and one of the top firms for client service by BTI Consulting, Pillsbury and its lawyers are highly regarded for their forward-thinking approach, their enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines and their authoritative commercial awareness. Our firm wide practices can be broadly grouped into three categories:
Transactional: We partner with clients to find capital, acquire and sell businesses, purchase real estate, negotiate contracts, challenge competitors, guide investments, protect data, limit liability, outsource overhead, minimize taxes, establish policies and expand markets. Our services are as varied as the challenges and opportunities companies face every day.
Disputes & Investigations: In commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, international arbitrations and government investigations, Pillsbury lawyers help clients achieve important outcomes in jurisdictions worldwide. We take on emerging issues and ...set new precedents in some of the world’s most complex and large-scale disputes.
Regulatory & Government Affairs: Companies around the globe turn to Pillsbury for advice on how to limit risk, achieve compliance, advocate for new laws and challenge restrictions. Our lawyers advise business interests, sovereigns and public entities on evolving regulations and help navigate areas where business and public policy converge.
