Manager, Lawyer Talent Acquisition

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP•Washington, DC

2d•$154,000 - $181,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Manager, Lawyer Talent Acquisition to join our team in our New York or Washington D.C. offices. This position is responsible for supporting and managing lateral partner recruitment for the firm's practice groups. We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them. This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:www.dwt.com/dei. Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [email protected].

Requirements

5+ years’ work experience as a legal recruiter required, preferably in an environment recruiting partners.
5+ years’ demonstrated knowledge of current law firm industry trends in those markets required.
5+ years’ strong relationships and connections in legal markets, with search firms and counterparts at other legal employers
5+ years’ active involvement and presence in industry professional group(s), in some combination of leadership roles, speaking engagements, publishing articles, etc.
Bachelor's Degree required, JD preferred
Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing in a professional, courteous manner with lawyers, firm members, professional staff and other business contacts
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment
Proactive with the ability to execute against the agreed recruitment strategy
Anticipate issues and diplomatically drive initiatives to achieve results
Exceptional ability to prioritize and advance projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner
Public relations skills and ability to represent the firm in a professional manner
Exercises sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills. This is a non-exempt manager-level position, meaning able to make decisions independently and work as needed.
Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
Demonstrated writing ability and excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills are required
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products, i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines, and able to work in an efficient and organized manner

Responsibilities

Guide and advise lateral candidates through the recruiting process to ensure their experience is representative of the Firm's standards of excellence.
Manage due diligence and offer process. Draft offers and present compensation packages to the Investment Subcommittee. Prepare lateral hire packets for partner candidates presented to the Executive Committee and Partnership.
Manage post-offer communications with candidates to maintain momentum and ensure that each candidate has all the information they need to make an informed decision.
Work closely with the Director of Lawyer Recruiting, Senior Manager, Lawyer Recruiting, Practice Group Chairs, and other firm leaders to advance strategic hiring initiatives for respective practice groups.
Collaborate with Practice Group Chairs and Partners-in-Charge to develop prospective candidate profiles. Coordinate resources to identify candidates who match the profile and determine method of contact and relevant follow-up
Collaborate with members of Partner Recruiting team to advance recruiting goals for respective practice groups
Monitors current trends in compensation, professional development, and market generally to help ensure Firm's efforts are competitive
Conduct trainings across the team to sharpen external pitch with candidates and external recruiters
Develop and maintain solid relationships with legal search firms, including negotiate, review, and approve contracts, retainers, and exclusivity agreements with search firms
Be an active member of NALSC, NALP, and local legal recruiting city group organization and will be able to obtain benchmarking data through professional networks. Will also be a speaker at national and local organizations.
Supervise and train junior team members
Travel as necessary