Attorney Recruiting Manager

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Manager in the Washington, DC office. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of being in the office at least 3 days a week, and subject to change based on business needs. What responsibilities will you have? As an Attorney Recruiting Manager at Orrick, you will join a top-notch team that places an emphasis on innovation and adapting to the evolving practices of competitive legal recruiting. As one of the recruiting contacts for the Washington, DC office, you will be responsible for supporting local attorney onboarding and the local summer program, as well as representing Orrick select D.C. law school events. You will work with the Director of US Recruiting and Associate Director of US Lateral Recruiting to help manage lateral recruiting for the Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement (SAGE) Business Unit and its associated practice groups, including Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation, Financial & Fintech Advisory, International Trade & Investment, and Technology Transactions. You will also collaborate with the Associate Director of Law School Recruiting on campus recruiting strategies and logistics, particularly concerning the recruitment of SAGE Summer Associates and First-Year Associates. A core part of this role is people leadership. You will be expected to actively mentor and develop junior members of the recruiting team — investing time in their professional growth, providing regular feedback, and helping them build the skills and confidence to thrive. We are looking for someone who leads by example, rolls up their sleeves alongside their team, and creates an environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to do their best work. You will be expected to understand Orrick's innovative vision and the Associate Recruiting Department's role in realizing that mission, to know the firm and its practice groups, how to best represent Orrick, and to identify the credentials and traits that are predictors of successful Orrick attorneys.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Science or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 8 years' experience in recruiting, preferably in a law firm
Prior management and legal recruiting experience with entry-level, lateral associate, and/or clerkship recruiting is strongly preferred
Experience with Zoom, Teams, Flo Recruit, and applicant tracking systems, such as iCIMS or LawCruit preferred
Extraordinary verbal and written communication and presentation skills are essential
Demonstrated leadership and team-management skills, with a genuine commitment to mentoring and developing junior team members
Exceptionally organized with meticulous attention to detail
Adept at juggling many concurrent projects and competing priorities in a high-volume, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment
A relentlessly enthusiastic team player who brings positive energy and a collaborative spirit to every interaction
The ability to be innovative and operate with a broad range of professionals
Demonstrated experience working both independently and harmoniously within a team and across organizational levels
Ambition and dedication to work beyond the position's written duties and assist in various areas of the firm's operations is essential
Ability to travel as needed
Willingness to work during irregular evening and weekend hours when required for time-sensitive, project-specific activities and/or during urgent situations

Responsibilities

Supporting local attorney onboarding and the local summer program
Representing Orrick at select D.C. law school events
Managing lateral recruiting for the Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement (SAGE) Business Unit and its associated practice groups
Collaborating on campus recruiting strategies and logistics, particularly concerning the recruitment of SAGE Summer Associates and First-Year Associates
Actively mentoring and developing junior members of the recruiting team
Understanding Orrick's innovative vision and the Associate Recruiting Department's role in realizing that mission
Knowing the firm and its practice groups, how to best represent Orrick, and identifying credentials and traits that predict successful Orrick attorneys