Director of Recruiting and DE&I
LOCATION: New York, NY
THE ORGANIZATION: Top-Ranked Law Firm
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Salary to $225K, commensurate with experience plus generous Bonus. Great firm culture with top firm amenities. Medical, Dental, Vision, Transit, 401K, PTO, and much more!
SUMMARY: Top-ranked law firm is seeking a Director of Recruiting and DE&I to provide support for the recruiting functions at the firm. This role will be responsible for implementing new diversity initiatives and strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage all processes surrounding law student, staff, judicial clerk and lateral recruiting
- Oversee OCI process from start to finish
- Oversee the firm’s summer associate program
- Develop and implement firmwide recruiting strategy
- Collaborate with HR, PD and BD teams to create onboarding and integration strategies for all new hires
- Oversee attorney offer process
- Develop and cultivate relationships with law school leaders and career services offices
- Manage professional development of legal recruiting staff
- Drive the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategies
- Lead programs and initiatives for heritage months and firmwide training
- Oversee completion of firm DE&I surveys and reports
- Monitor industry DE&I data
- Maintain a pulse on hiring marketing trends
- Consistently evaluate candidate experience and find room for improvement and praise
- Monitor and evaluate lateral hiring metrics; ensure positive experience for candidates
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 7+ years of relevant Recruiting and DE&I experience in a law firm environment required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Must be innovative, analytical and have a collaborative approach to problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with executives on plan and execution of strategic goals
- Distinguished leadership qualities and superb communication skills
- Strong ability to collaborate with senior executives
- Sound judgment and discretion