Legal Services Director jobs in Sparks, NV

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is hiring a Legal Recruitment Director for a company that offers clients a full suite of services, including top-tier work in commercial, class action and cross-border litigation, as well as bankruptcy & restructuring among others. For immediate consideration apply today.

Reporting Structure:

The Legal Recruitment Director reports directly to the Chief Growth Officer (CGO), fostering strong collaboration with Practice Leaders, Marketing/Branding, and Human Resources.

Direct Support:

This role is directly supported by a Legal Recruitment Coordinator, tasked with optimizing administrative functions such as interview scheduling, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, paperwork management, report generation, and new-hire onboarding.

Position Overview:

The Legal Recruitment Director leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the firm's comprehensive legal recruitment strategies. This includes coordinating lateral partner, associate, and summer associate recruitment programs, as well as managing attorney-focused recruitment campaigns and fostering relationships with law schools, legal associations, and recruitment agencies.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify immediate and long-term talent acquisition needs aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor recruitment trends to devise innovative strategies for attracting top-tier candidates while staying abreast of industry best practices.
• Develop and execute a dynamic 3-year legal recruitment strategic plan with actionable milestones and key performance indicators.

Candidate Sourcing:

• Proactively identify candidates through various channels including internal referrals, digital platforms, targeted campaigns, and legal search firms.
• Partner with the Marketing Team to enhance the firm's brand presence across targeted law schools and legal communities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to identify content development opportunities for digital and social media platforms to augment recruitment efforts.
• Actively engage in industry events, conferences, and meetings to represent the firm within legal recruitment circles.

Process Management:

• Screen and shortlist potential lateral partner/associate candidates for review by the CGO and relevant Practice Leaders.
• Conduct thorough analysis of lateral partner questionnaires, flagging areas requiring further examination.
• Ensure accurate and timely distribution of interview packets, containing essential materials for both interviewers and candidates.
• Coordinate interview logistics with local offices, including on-campus interviews as needed.
• Oversee the summer associate program to provide a comprehensive experience across multiple practice areas and firm culture.
• Maintain an up-to-date legal recruitment database and ensure compliance with search firm agreements.
• Collaborate with the Firm Recruiting Partner and Legal Recruitment Coordinator to generate official offer letters and other necessary hiring documents.
• Enforce firm-wide policies and protocols for newly recruited attorneys in conjunction with the HR Team.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a recruiting role, preferably within the legal sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on persuasive presentation abilities.
• Advanced understanding of effective legal recruitment methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term plans within specified timelines and budgets.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and GenAI.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/2023-Benefits to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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