Attorney Recruiting Manager

Stoel Rives LLP

. Oversee lateral associate recruiting for all practice groups .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lateral associate recruiting processes, including strategic sourcing, candidate evaluation, and onboarding within a law firm environment. Proficient in building partnerships with legal leadership and managing recruiting operations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lateral Associate RecruitingStrategic SourcingInterview ManagementRecruiting AnalyticsLaw Firm Organizational Structures

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Hard Skills

Recruiting ExperienceCandidate DevelopmentOffer Negotiation SupportConfidentiality ManagementDocument Proofreading

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ViRecruitFlo RecruitWorkdayMicrosoft Office SuiteIManage

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Legal Talent MarketLaw FirmPractice AreasCandidate PoolsRecruiting Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee lateral associate recruiting for all practice groups
Support elements of the lateral partner recruiting process
Report to the Chief Talent and Recruiting Officer
Supervise one Attorney Recruiting Coordinator
Lead and manage the full-cycle lateral associate recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating, selecting candidates, extending offers, and onboarding
Partner with practice group leaders to understand strategic hiring needs, practice-specific experience requirements, market conditions, and candidate profiles
Develop and maintain relationships with legal search firms and referral sources
Generate and cultivate candidate pools through LinkedIn Recruiter, internal referrals, bar associations, industry organizations, professional networks, and other sourcing tools
Review resumes and candidate materials and conduct preliminary assessments
Identify and recommend high-potential candidates with practice group leaders and partners
Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, preparation, candidate communications, feedback collection, and evaluation discussions
Lead lateral associate onboarding with administrative departments
Support lateral partner recruiting through candidate interviews, evaluation, post-offer administration, and onboarding
Supervise and mentor the Attorney Recruiting Coordinator, establishing priorities, workflows, and development opportunities
Ensure accurate and efficient recruiting operations
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 8–10 years of recruiting experience within a law firm, legal organization, or law school career services office
Demonstrated success managing lateral attorney recruitment at multiple levels and across a variety of practice areas
Experience in strategic sourcing, candidate development, interview management, and offer negotiation support
Strong understanding of law firm organizational structures, legal practice areas, attorney career progression, and the competitive legal talent market
Ability to build trusted and productive partnerships with firm leadership, practice group leaders, practice area leaders, search firms, and business services colleagues
Exceptional organizational, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Experience with viRecruit, Flo Recruit, Workday, and Microsoft Office applications strongly preferred
Experience with recruiting analytics, applicant tracking systems, and event management platforms desirable
Keep personally identifiable information, personal health information, and attorney/client privileged information confidential
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, coordinate resources to meet deadlines, multitask in a high-pressure environment, and adapt as priorities change
Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English
Ability to type 60+ words per minute
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with law firm software such as iManage, Visio, Emburse, Laurel, Aderant, Intapp, Maptician, Box, Workshare Compare, Metadata Assistant, WestlawNext, WestCheck, and InterAction preferred
Ability to operate standard office equipment and use firm software applications
Ability to accurately proofread documents and record and deliver phone messages
Ability to carry files, binders, and pouches of files short distances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
Paid family and medical leave
Competitive PTO
Remote work options
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
EAP
FSA
Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options
Firm-contributed health savings account
Pre-tax transportation/parking plan
Employer monthly transportation/parking subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office
Annual contribution into the employee’s retirement plan