Manager, Early Careers Legal Recruitment - Americas

White & Case•Los Angeles, CA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a high caliber individual to help us take our recruitment function to the next level and be a best in class function. This candidate will have excellent client relationship management skills as well as outstanding professional presence. They will be responsible for leading and executing on strategy, and creating strong connectivity within the team as well as their peers within the broader People Team.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional recruitment experience in a law firm or other professional services' organization
Ability to quickly develop relationships with internal and external clients, such as the broader Recruitment team, People team and colleagues in other Functions to drive measurable results against strategy
Excellent oral and written communication with outstanding presentation skills, and strong competency in Excel and PowerPoint
Client focused and credible
Ability to manage stakeholders and build networks quickly
Strong project management skills: ability to manage competing priorities to achieve optimal results
Results-orientated: ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clients
Strong analytical and data-analysis skills
Committed team player: ability to work effectively as a leader and follower in cross-functional and global teams
Ability to thrive in a deadline driven and fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Creative thinker and problem solver; ability to foresee the impact of emerging trends/patterns
Able to work autonomously and handles pressured situations calmly and with care
Act as a trusted consultant for the Partnership and effects change as and where appropriate
Keep current on key recruitment and industry trends, and rely a strong external network of peers
Displays tenacity, a can-do attitude, eager to contribute to new initiatives
Good judgement and strong professional presence

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the overall early careers legal recruitment strategy for the Los Angeles office
Think creatively, commercially and competitively to meet our objectives of hiring top talent and recruiting for long-term strategic fit
Serve as the Firm's relationship manager with key contacts at specific law schools (i.e., career services, placement offices, deans, faculties, student organizations) by organizing, tracking and planning outreach activities and sponsorships. Continually source and develop these relationships to ensure meaningful engagement and dialogue that is differentiated from our competitors
Work with key stakeholders to ensure broad attorney engagement and attendance at all events
Work with Partners and Career Services to identify strong candidates on campus and ultimately cultivate these target recruits throughout the process
Lead the planning and execution of the on-campus interview season; track and manage candidates from application/resume screening stage through callback interviews; manage and track all interview feedback; facilitate meetings where offer decisions are made; follow up with candidates regarding final status
Monitor and drive the sell process for all candidates once an offer has been extended
Responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of the summer associate program, including, but not limited to, organizing and participating in various internal and external events and trainings; maintaining a summer budget; overseeing the summer associate review process and mentoring program; acting as a resource to summer associates to ensure integration and smooth transition from law school to law firm
Keep abreast of trends in recruitment, market intelligence, and competitor benchmarking
Build relationships with key contacts within the business and HR functions and partner with them on regional strategy/ business plans
Manage all reporting, metrics, and data management, and be able to present data and trend analysis to key stakeholders and use data to make and support strategic proposals, and modify regional and global core objectives as needed
Ensure a consistent, on-brand message is conveyed to candidates
Develop and manage junior member of the LA Early Careers Recruitment team

Benefits

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

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