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Senior Recruitment Specialist, New York and Miami

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Baker McKenzie

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You must have a bachelor's degree, strong recruiting experience in professional services, law student recruitment skills, excellent communication, organizational abilities, and active recruiter organization membership.
  • You will lead associate recruitment, mentor junior staff, manage summer programs, build relationships with law schools, and develop diverse recruitment strategies while ensuring compliance and promoting the firm.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Strong recruiting experience in a professional services organization and/or large law firm, preferably with multi-office and in support of a diverse base of legal practices
  • Strong track record in law student recruitment and engagement
  • Well-developed and sophisticated written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to relate to and gain the confidence of people at all levels within an organization
  • Able to bring good judgement and empathy to sensitive situations
  • Strong organizational skills and must be able to meet deadlines and multi-task in a matrix, fast-paced, professional services environment
  • Be an active member of various recruiter organizations (e.g., NYCRA; NALP, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute associate recruitment, summer program, and OCI process to attract and hire top talent
  • Mentor and develop junior recruitment professionals in the US
  • Active member of the US law student workstream helping to execute the Hiring Committee’s law student recruitment strategy
  • Lead the U.S. entry-level sub-workstream supporting regional efforts to forecast, hire, and prepare for first-year associate arrival
  • Support ad-hoc hiring programs (e.g., LLM and Judicial clerk hiring plans)
  • Network with partners, legal recruiters, and other law firm recruitment personnel to stay abreast of the happenings in the legal community
  • Build strategic relationships with career services personnel and key law student groups in the region
  • Develop recruiting initiatives that impact the overall engagement and recruitment of diverse candidates
  • Develop innovative law student recruitment strategies and manage relationships with law school career service professionals and sponsors of job fairs/diverse student organizations
  • Arrange and manage law student on-campus interview schedules and outreach events/logistics at designated law schools
  • Execute call-back interview process, ensuring timely hiring decisions are made in conjunction with local recruiting committees
  • Active member of local recruiting committee to set meeting agendas and lead routine recruiting committee meetings
  • Plan summer associate calendar, coordinate and execute summer events and activities; Attend all summer associate calendar events
  • Lead and discharge ongoing communications with summer associates before arrival, including employment terms/conditions, travel arrangements, housing work assignments, and mentor relationships
  • Develop and implement summer associate orientation and ensure their integration experience is of the highest quality and substance
  • Serve as a liaison with summer associates to address inquiries or other employment matters
  • Work with regional practice leadership to coordinate work assignments, secure performance feedback, and assist in coordinating requisite training
  • Secure summer program feedback from summer associates and Firm members, recommend and enact approved changes to the program
  • Ensure compliance with the regional offer approval process to extend timely offers
  • Supervise and mainline data entry, recruiting records for responsible office, law school outreach budget, and summer program
  • Annual recruitment budget compliance and monthly tracking for designated office(s)
  • Actively promote the Firm on social media channels leveraging the Firm’s recruitment campaigns
  • Develop and lead annual regional recruitment projects as requested
  • Participate in various recruiter organizations (e.g., City Group; NALP; Other) to increase personal networking, knowledge sharing, and promotion of the Firm

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Recruitment Specialist?

The primary responsibilities include leading associate recruitment, summer programs, and On-Campus interviewing (OCI) processes, mentoring junior recruitment professionals, executing law student recruitment strategies, and managing summer associate programs.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, along with strong recruiting experience in a professional services organization or large law firm, especially in law student recruitment and engagement.

Is experience in a specific type of organization preferred?

Yes, strong recruiting experience in a professional services organization or a large law firm is preferred, especially one with multi-office support and diverse legal practices.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include well-developed communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, strong organizational abilities, good judgment and empathy, and the capability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role includes mentoring junior recruitment professionals and participating in recruiter organizations to enhance networking and knowledge-sharing.

Is the position based only in New York?

No, the position covers both the New York and Miami offices.

What benefits are included in this position?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans, depending on the number of hours worked.

Is this position eligible for bonuses?

Yes, the position is bonus-eligible.

What is the salary range for this position in New York?

The expected base compensation for this position in New York is $120,000 to $135,000 annually, depending on work location and other relevant factors.

How does the company promote diversity in recruitment?

The company develops recruiting initiatives aimed at increasing the engagement and recruitment of diverse candidates as part of their recruitment strategies.

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Baker McKenzie

Law
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Integrated legal solutions to complex business challenges. The global business community is more interconnected than ever before. Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law. A connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk. Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice underpinned by deep practice, sector expertise, and first-rate local market knowledge. Armed with Baker McKenzie's insight and foresight, business leaders can feel confident driving sustainable – and inclusive growth.