Director of Legal Recruiting

Calibrate • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allen Matkins, a premier law firm with a strong market reputation amid continued growth, is seeking a Director of Legal Recruiting to lead firmwide attorney recruiting strategy and execution. This role plays a critical part in supporting the firm’s continued expansion while maintaining a thoughtful, high-quality approach to talent acquisition. Reporting to the Chief Recruiting & Professional Development Officer, the Director of Legal Recruiting will serve as a strategic partner to firm leadership and practice groups, overseeing entry level recruiting, lateral associate hiring, and a highly visible summer associate program. The firm values sound judgment, initiative, and a solutions-oriented approach to complex recruiting needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 plus years of progressive recruiting experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience leading or overseeing entry level and lateral attorney recruiting, partnering closely with senior leaders and practice groups.
• Sound judgment and credibility
• Solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead law student recruiting, campus outreach, and the summer associate program, with responsibility for strategy, experience, and outcomes.
• Provide strategic oversight of lateral associate hiring, partnering closely with practice leaders on hiring needs and workforce planning.
• Serve as the central point of coordination across recruiting processes, including offer strategy, search firm relationships, and attorney integration.
• Manage and develop the recruiting team while partnering with Professional Development, DEI, and administrative teams to align recruiting with broader talent initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level