Legal Recruiting Manager

New York City, NY 10004

Job Type: Talent Development/Staff Recruiting Job Number: 7848 Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000

Job Description


Our client, a prestigious law firm, is seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager to join their team! 

Position Overview:
This role is responsible for managing all aspects of legal recruiting, including hiring associates (entry-level and lateral), overseeing summer associate programs, and supporting partner hiring efforts. The individual will work closely with firm leadership, hiring partners, and external search firms to implement recruiting strategies and ensure successful candidate outreach and onboarding.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for associates and law students, and support partner hiring.

  • Coordinate with search firms, schedule interviews, and communicate with practice group leaders.

  • Manage law school recruiting efforts and organize on-campus interviews and events.

  • Oversee the summer associate program, including evaluations, assignments, and events.

  • Maintain applicant tracking systems and analyze recruiting data.

  • Build relationships with law schools, industry organizations, and alumni.

  • Collaborate on alumni engagement and maintain ongoing contact through events and marketing.

  • Develop and manage the recruiting budget.

  • Perform additional tasks as requested by senior leadership.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • At least 5 years of legal recruiting experience in a law firm.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion and sound judgment.

  • Familiarity with legal industry trends and proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruiting software.
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Meet Your Recruiter

Dan James
Managing Director

After graduating with an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Westchester Community College Dan wasn't sure exactly what he wanted to do. In February 2013 he decided to put his knack for connecting people with one another to work when he joined The Phoenix Group. When he's not in the office you can find him skiing, golfing, or spending time with his family. 

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