Temporary Legal Recruitment Manager
Title: Temporary Legal Recruitment Manager
Location: Near New York, NY 10007
Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days per week
Duration: 2-3 months; may shorten or extend
Pay Rate: $50-$60 per hour
Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a Temporary Legal Recruitment Manager to lead attorney hiring efforts for its New York office. This role focuses on summer and fall associate recruitment and requires a strategic, organized professional who can manage high-volume hiring, partner engagement, and candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for summer and fall associate programs
- Source, screen, and schedule candidates for interviews
- Conduct initial candidate screenings to streamline partner interviews
- Lead and facilitate recruitment meetings with attorneys and stakeholders
- Present candidate profiles confidently and clearly to hiring partners
- Build trusted relationships with attorneys by understanding hiring needs and delivering strong candidate pipelines
- Maintain organized tracking of candidates and hiring progress
- Ensure deep familiarity with candidates to support meaningful discussions and hiring decisions
- Utilize Lawcruit (ATS) to manage applicant tracking and reporting
- Oversee intern during summer months and collaborate with indirect reports
Qualifications:
- Experience in legal recruiting preferred, but open to candidates from professional services, financial services, or other industries
- Strong familiarity with the New York legal market
- Prior management experience is a plus
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to understand and navigate legal terminology and hiring nuances
- Proven ability to lead meetings, present candidates effectively, and serve as a strategic partner to hiring attorneys
Additional Details:
- The firm is looking for someone who can step in quickly and drive recruitment efforts forward.
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