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Latitude Inc

Manager of Student Recruitment

Latitude Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


The Manager of Student Recruitment will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract and recruit talented law students and recent graduates for internships, clerkships, and entry-level positions. This role involves building strong relationships with law schools, organizing recruitment events, and managing the recruitment process to ensure a pipeline of high-caliber candidates for our firm.Duties

Manage the full life-cycle recruitment process for law students and lateral associates.Develop and implement recruiting searches and strategies in coordination with the Director of Legal Talent, Practice Group Leaders and Hiring Committee members.Respond to all inquiries from applicants or search firms on a timely, professional and accurate basis.Oversee candidate tracking, interview scheduling, travel/accommodation coordination and the collection and assessment of evaluations.Manage attorney offer process, including offer recommendation memos and approval, offer letter language and terms, due diligence, attorney bar admission status, and compliance with risk management policies and procedures.Ensure the accurate and timely tracking and payment of expenses related to the recruitment process.Serve as a representative at events related to on-campus recruiting, law school outreach and diversity initiatives, as needed.Develop and maintain strong and constructive relationships with search firms, including regular outreach events.Manage all aspects of the office summer associate program.Oversee assignments and evaluations, conduct mid-summer and end-of-summer reviews along with Summer Associate Program Chair, schedule, organize and attend social events, and monitor summer program expenses and reimbursements.Oversee all aspects of new attorney arrival, orientation and initial onboarding.Coordinate the local office integration and/or mentor program for first year associates and lateral hires.Ensure that all first year and lateral hire associates are integrating well and receiving the resources they need through regular communication with the new hire and with other partners and associates.Provide relevant training to attorneys on the firm's recruiting policies and procedures, interviewing processes and best practices, including hosting Summer Program and Fall Recruiting kick off events.Requirements

6+ years of experience recruiting for a law firm is required.3+ years of Manager experience is required.Bachelor's degree is required.Previous experience with HR/recruiting software.Detail-oriented, organized and process driven, with the desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, but to also work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.Ability to maintain confidentiality of all records, files, documents and department information.Professional demeanor and the ability to use initiative, diplomacy and tact.Ability to make independent judgments/decisions based upon a set of principles rather than rules.Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with multiple constituencies.$120,000 - $135,000 a year#J-18808-Ljbffr