Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.We have an opening for a Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development.This position will be located in our Washington, DC office.The Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development implements global strategy at the local level in assigned US offices, manages aspects of student recruiting, attorney relations, new hire orientation, and professional development initiatives. Additionally, the Manager will collaborate with peers across offices to initiate and execute firm-wide initiatives.In this capacity, the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development will:Talent AcquisitionImplement Attorney Recruiting initiatives and activities including campus, targeted, diversity, and summer associate recruiting programs; Work with the Talent Acquisition team to coordinate special cross-office projects including leading campus practice group hiring;Develop and maintain law school, and professional association relationships;Develop, execute and manage local recruiting strategies, policies, initiatives, budgets and other administrative operations;Analyze trends, generate reports, and develop and lead recommendations for improvement by utilizing data and databases;Leverage coordinator(s) to assist talent acquisition programs as needed; andWork beyond scheduled hours as required, including attendance at special events in the evenings and/or on weekends; Travel as needed for programs, activities and initiatives.Talent DevelopmentManage, implement, and provide strategic and logistical support to the local Talent Development Committee (TDC) programs, initiatives, and social events;Develop an understanding of the goals behind global talent development initiatives to better promote local programs;Provide guidance, advice and offer recommendations to local TDC to support initiatives that are in-line with the firm's goals (i.e. client service excellence, legal expertise etc.); andSupport the integration of first-year associates through coordination of local training as well as monthly touchpoints to check-in on their progress/integration to the Firm.Talent ManagementManage the implementation of global programs in assigned offices;Provide performance and career guidance, supervision, and evaluation of Talent Management team in assigned office(s);Manage and monitor local office expenses and reconcile related budgets;Participate in the hiring and training of local office Talent Management team members;Coordinate on-boarding of all new hires (staff and attorneys), including: notifications to key stakeholders regarding new hire’s arrival,preparation of orientation schedules; I9 processing;Implement local Performance Management processes as needed; andHandle additional related projects as assigned.Proficiencies:Advanced proficiency in rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation;Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;Advanced proficiency with coordinating training programs and events;Fundamental proficiency in project management skills and strategies;Advanced knowledge of legal recruiting, attorney development and administrative policies and procedures;Advanced knowledge of legal education, career development and attorney development practices and philosophies; andAdvanced knowledge of communication principles and practical applications.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources Management or a related field (preferred);At least 7 years of experience in a professional services or legal environment (required);At least 5 years of attorney recruiting and development experience (preferred); andAt least 3 years of management experience (preferred).

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