[Remote] Lateral Recruiting Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. They are seeking a Lateral Recruiting Manager to manage the recruiting and hiring processes for specified lateral paralegals and attorneys, collaborating closely with firm leadership to ensure effective recruitment strategies and a diverse applicant pool.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for implementation of our lateral paralegal and attorney recruiting and hiring efforts among selected SBUs, working closely with the Managing Director of Growth, Director of Legal Recruiting, and Firm leadershipMeet regularly with SBU leadership to provide updates on candidates and ensure the recruiting team is aware of current strategic industry recruiting needsCollaborate with Managing Director of Growth, Director of Legal Recruiting and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer on industry trends related to diversity hiring and to ensure a diverse applicant pool for all positionsOversee preparation of associate job postingsReview and screen resumes submitted by candidates or search firmsSchedule interviews for candidates and conduct screening interviews as neededEnsure initial candidate application is entered into recruiting database and regular status updates are maintainedOrganize and maintain all contact information for candidatesCommunicate with candidates and external recruiters throughout the recruiting and hiring processWork with SBU leadership to determine offer termsWork with Risk Management to determine solutions to any licensing issuesWork with Conflicts Team to ensure lateral candidates are cleared before startingEnsure that due diligence on candidates is complete and candidate offer letters are in proper form and approvedUse firm resources (i.e., LinkedIn, Firm Prospects), social media, and other avenues to proactively source candidatesDevelop and implement alternative strategies for lateral attorney recruiting; assess effectiveness of recruiting efforts on a routine basis and make recommendationsConduct market research on recruiting trends, best practices, and compensation and make recommendations, where appropriateResponsible for workload distribution and allocation among Lateral Recruiting Specialist(s) and Coordinator(s), as well as training and mentoringAssist Managing Director of Growth and Legal Recruiting Director and in managing operations of lateral recruiting team, including hiring, assessing performance, providing feedback, delegating functional tasks, problem solving/escalated issue resolution, identifying skill gaps, maximizing efficiency, scheduling, and aligning teamsMonitor and oversee all external career postings for lateral positionsCommunicate and establish relationships with search firms regarding lateral hires. Work with Managing Director of Growth and Director of Legal Recruiting to manage fee agreement process, including negotiating ad establishing new fee agreementsAs requested, update the Firm's website content and publicationsAssist the Managing Director of Growth and Director of Legal Recruiting in developing and monitoring the recruiting budget, approving recruiting/hiring related expenses, paying invoices for same, and ensuring expenses stay within budgetCommunicate and report performance statistics to upper management and, when necessary, recommend strategic changesAs needed, support completion of recruiting related surveys and the updating of NALP formsMaintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records and filesWork with Legal Recruiting Manager and other business professionals in firm to maintain recruiting database, produce reports, and troubleshoot as neededWhen necessary, train others on recruiting team in use of recruiting database and department processesHelp track and monitor lateral recruiting results for purposes of Mansfield certificationParticipate in professional associations for recruitingTravel to other Firm offices to attend events or provide support as neededAssist with the Firm’s recruiting and hiring processes for law students and summer associates on an as-needed basisSpecial projects as requiredSkills4‐year degree required preferably in a related field5 years of progressive experience in law firm recruiting required. Internal candidates must have demonstrated history of progressively responsible experienceExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsStrong initiative and self-motivationHigh degree of attention to detailAbility to maintain confidentiality regarding candidates, Firm matters, and recruiting mattersAbility to work under pressure, to handle conflicting priorities, and to meet deadlinesAbility to represent the Firm in a favorable and businesslike mannerAbility to work effectively with a variety of professional personalities, both inside and outside the FirmAbility to work collaboratively and effectively with the Director of Legal Recruiting, Senior Legal Recruiting Specialist, and the administrative and lawyer leadership of the FirmDemonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of all MS Office products strongly preferredAbility to work after hours, as neededAbility to travel to other offices as neededBenefitsDiscretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performanceMedical and dental coverageLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurancePre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expensesAn employee assistance programPaid Time OffPaid holidaysParticipation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirementsCompany OverviewAn industry-focused, full-service litigation and business law firm with locations in 15 U.S. cities and in London. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.huschblackwell.com/.