Job Description
About Kirkland & Ellis At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions As a member of the Firmwide Legal Recruiting & Development Department ("LRD"), the Legal Recruiting Manager will provide strategic support to the 1L legal recruiting efforts.
This highly-visible position requires a high level of collaboration with attorneys and staff and the ability to work independently, as well as the exercise of independent judgment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent proofing and communication (oral and written) skills; the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; a very strong attention to detail; and a professional demeanor. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships among lawyers and staff to achieve results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
Recruiting
- Partner with Recruiting Leads (Recruiting Committee, Partners, Recruiting Leads) to develop, implement and manage recruiting strategies and programs for campus and recruiting with a focus on 1L candidates
- Support and maintain Summer Associate Program (including budget) through events, reviews (end-of-summer), and as a liaison between summer associates, attorneys and staff
- Build and execute on-campus recruiting plan while maintaining communication with law school career services departments and student outreach regarding panels, receptions, mentoring programs, etc.
- Manage the 1L hiring process and initiatives, including annual campus outreach, campus engagement, sourcing candidates, including managing offer letter correspondence, reviewing offers for consistency and uniformity, and conducting due diligence
- Work with local and Firm management, to inform of compensation changes and updates, utilizing market trends and conditions that may affect compensation, bonuses, raises, and benefits
- Ensure the regular maintenance of, and contribution to, attorney applicant databases for purposes of applicant tracking, NALP reporting, and reference checking; develop, prepare and analyze relevant reports and projections regarding attorney attrition, market analysis and hours
- Develop, prepare and analyze relevant reports, projections, and statistical data as needed - leveraging Tableau to produce and interpret data-driven visualizations used support recruitment and hiring recommendations
- Collaborate with Attorney Engagement team and Workflow Manager
- Train and develop direct reports, ensuring seasonal contractors recruiting team members receive and utilize relevant toolkits, how-to guides, and resources needed for role
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements Education, Work Experience, Skills The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a large law firm or other professional services environment;
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise regarding attorney recruitment activities;
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to problem-solve, and strong planning and organizational skills;
- Ability to design short-term and long-term goals with clear criteria to measure success and return on investment;
- Ability to work with and build relationships people at all levels; coupled with a strong presence that engenders confidence from Firm management and leaders;
- A proactive and strategic approach and the ability to work "hands-on" as required;
- Strong presentation skills combined with confidence and poise;
- Proficiency in the use office software, including Microsoft Office. Experience with ViDesktop preferred.
Kirkland Ellis is a highly collaborative and collegiate environment where each contributing member is expected to excel in communication, initiative, building relationships, client focus, agility, business insight, and influencing outcomes.
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Equal Employment Opportunity All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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