Manager of Attorney Recruitment

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Located at the iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza, our New York Office serves clients in banking and finance, real estate, technology, aviation, and energy and renewables and facilitates cross-border work across Asia, Latin America, and other global markets. Our energetic team of lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas by Chambers USA (Chambers and Partners), New York Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Benchmark Litigation (2021), and the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America directory published by Woodward/White, Inc. Our New York team holds itself to the highest standards and believes in a culture of hard work, teamwork and inclusivity. We also believe in giving back to the local community, with lawyers serving in leadership roles with many local civic organizations. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

Salary Range:

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000.00-$155,250.00. Please note that the final offer amount may vary based on experience and skillset of the selected candidate.The Manager of Attorney Recruitment is responsible for assisting the Director of Attorney Recruitment with all phases of attorney recruitment firm-wide focusing 70% of his or her responsibilities on lateral hiring and 30% of his or her responsibilities on entry-level hiring for all Haynes and Boone offices.

Essential Duties

Lateral Program

Manage all aspects of lateral recruitment including interacting with legal search firms, screening resumes, position postings, conducting searches for potential laterals, communications with candidates, scheduling interviews, drafting offer letters, assisting with conflicts and background checks, maintaining lateral statistics, updating databases, conducting new hire preparation and orientation, and assisting with integration of new attorneys into the firm.  This person will work closely with the Director of Attorney Recruitment on strategic growth initiatives relating to lateral hiring, including lateral partner hiring.

Entry-Level Program

Manage all aspects of entry-level hiring (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls) including maintaining entry-level section hiring needs, screening resumes, posting positions, communicating with candidates and law schools, coordinating of on campus interview participation, campus outreach/events/sponsorships, scheduling interviews, drafting offer letters, assisting with conflicts and background checks, maintaining entry-level hiring statistics, and updating databases. Provide guidance on summer program. Provide guidance on summer program.

Other Duties

Other responsibilities include assisting the Director of Attorney Recruitment with preparing budgets and compiling and analyzing recruiting statistics.

Reporting Relationship

The Manager of Attorney Recruitment reports to the Director of Attorney Recruitment, Firm Hiring Partner, and Hiring Partners in all offices.

Subordinate Staff: 2 Recruiting Coordinators, 1 Recruiting Assistant.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree

• Computer skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines

• 7 + years recruiting experience (preferably in a legal services industry)

Skills

• Ability to handle pressure

• Ability to sell the Firm

• Communicates and interacts in a friendly demeanor

• Maintains confidentiality

• Enthusiasm 

• Flexibility to work overtime

• Good judgment

• Organizational skills

• Professionalism

• Tactfulness

• Team oriented

Education

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.  When coordinating/attending special events, might be required to move around up to 100% of the time.

Working Conditions

Office Environment.  Occasional Travel.