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Job Notices for Legal Career Services, Recruitment, Professional Development, and Related Positions

NALP accepts online job listings for legal career services, recruitment, professional development, and related positions. Job notices are available for $50/month for member organizations; $100/month for non-member organizations; and at no charge (for one month) to public interest and governmental organizations. (Job listings placed by search firms on behalf of a member or public sector organization are at the $100 rate unless billing is directly to the member organization.) Listings must be submitted as text only (no graphics) with a limit of approximately 300 words. NALP reserves the right to edit all job notices for length. Positions listed on this page will also be featured in NALPnow!, a biweekly e-mail newsletter sent to NALP members.

To post a job online, contact Janet Smith at jsmith@nalp.org.

Law School Career Services and Related Openings

Recruitment, Professional Development, and Related Openings

 

Career Services and Related Openings

Career Services Counselor. Posted 3/9/10. The Career Counselor will provide support, guidance, information and skills training for students and alumni. The Career Counselor will counsel students regarding job search strategy, organize workshops, maintain the CPD website and blog, manage employment statistics on graduates and other duties as assigned. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and 3 references to our department at cpd@phoenixlaw.edu. Please visit www.phoenixlaw.edu for full job description. No phone calls or agencies please.

Public Interest Advisor. Posted 3/8/10. Yale Law School has an exciting opportunity to develop, manage and provide services to students in the area of public interest law, including domestic and international non-profit and government work. This position will report to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and the Executive Director of the Career Development Office. The Advisor will counsel students and graduates on all aspects of preparation for and pursuit of summer and post-graduate professional opportunities focusing on work in public interest law, including advising students on all aspects of the public interest fellowship application process. The Advisor will develop and present programs, including lectures, workshops and panels, on public interest law to engage students in consideration of the possibilities of and issues in public interest law. The Advisor will write materials for students and alumni on the public interest job search process and public interest employment options. The Advisor will conduct outreach to public interest employers and maintain contacts with alumni and other practitioners in the field in order to facilitate networking and interviewing opportunities for students and alumni. An advanced degree in law and five years of experience in public interest or government legal positions or in other relevant legal, legal education, or legal recruiting positions, as well as knowledge of public interest and government legal communities is required. Prior experience in law school career counseling or other academic administration is preferred. Interested candidates should submit applications by accessing the following site: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html (search for job number 9197BR) and to Kathleen Slater (kathleen.slater@yale.edu), Yale Law School, P.O. Box 208215, New Haven, CT 06520-8215. For further information, please contact Kelly Voight, Executive Director, Career Development Office or Tina Severson, Director of Recruiting, Career Development Office at 203-432-1676. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Director, Career & Professional Development Office. Posted 3/5/10. (1 year appointment July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011) The University of Arizona, Rogers College of Law, seeks applications for the position of Assistant Director within the Career & Professional Development Office. The College of Law is located in beautiful Tucson, Arizona, with 450 law students in our full time JD program. Please see our website for more information: www.law.arizona.edu. This position is a one year professional appointment from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. In the event that future funding is available, it is possible that the position will be renewed. The Assistant Director will report to the Assistant Deans within the Career & Professional Development. Salary is DOE. Required: JD Degree from ABA approved law school. One year post-JD experience or significant pre-law experience in a related area. Preferred: After-graduation judicial clerkship experience, plus experience in the private or public sector as an attorney strongly preferred. Excellent counseling, communication, writing, and listening skills. Excellent skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet research. Knowledge of law firms, public interest entities, governmental agencies, and corporate legal departments. Responsibilities: Assist with employer development and marketing outreach to benefit students and recent graduates. Assist students and recent graduates with developing career search strategies, including review of resume, cover letter and other application materials. Advise 3L’s on judicial clerkship applications, and coordinate state and federal applications. Assist in programming to educate students on career options and skills, including workshops, presentations, panels, mock interviews, mentoring, job fairs and on and off-campus interview programs. Apply online through the University’s Human Resources website: https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1267736091701. Include a cover letter outlining your experience as related to the job responsibilities, a resume, and a list of 3 references. Cover letters may be addressed to Mary N. Birmingham, Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development, University of Arizona Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85719. Applications will be reviewed after March 15, 2010.

Assistant Director of Career Planning (Law Firms, Corporate Law and Alternative Careers). Posted 3/1/10. Valparaiso University School of Law, founded in 1879, is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, a city of 40,000 in northwest Indiana, located 60 miles from Chicago. The School of Law at Valparaiso University offers the traditional three-year, full-time JD program, accelerated and part-time JD programs, a Master of Law degree for international lawyers, and dual degree JD/Masters programs, including a JD/MBA. The Assistant Director of Career Planning (Law Firms, Corporate Law and Alternative Careers) at the School of Law is an integral member of the Career Planning management team assisting students and alumni in making satisfying and informed career decisions, setting realistic goals, and creating opportunities to meet those goals. The Assistant Director remains current on developing trends and technologies within the employment markets, specifically, Law Firms, Corporate Law, and Alternative Careers. Additionally, the Assistant Director must remain current on educational trends in the same arenas. Keeping abreast of the aforementioned trends is essential to effectively advising students in all aspects of their employment searches (cover letters, resumes, interviews) as well as targeting employers and identifying appropriate and effective employment search resources. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to higher education administration. An advanced or professional degree, the ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively, sensitivity to multicultural and diversity dynamics, and proven organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required. Proven knowledge and skills with full Microsoft Office suite and database management required. Demonstrated proficiency with career-related software programs, presentation programs, spreadsheets is desired. Experience with career assessments (Strong and MBTI) and knowledge of student development/career theory is also desired. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in higher education as a counselor or advisor and experience in law school administration. Please submit a cover letter and résumé to: Louise Poracky, Administrative Assistant, Human Resource Services, Valparaiso University, louise.poracky@valpo.edu. Valparaiso University provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The University does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, and tenure, other employment practices, applications for admission, or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, or religion.

Assistant Director for Law Career Development. Posted 2/24/10. (University of San Francisco School of Law). The Assistant Director for Law Career Development reports directly to the Director of the Office of Career Planning (Director) and works closely with the staff of the Office of Career Planning (OCP) to provide career counseling services and coordinate programming for over 700 law students and 8,500 alumni. RESPONSIBILITIES: Counsel current law students and alumni about career options, professional development, networking, job search strategies, and interviewing skills. Develop and implement career-related presentations, workshops, and programs. Develop, edit, and update career resources. Represent OCP at conferences, meetings, and events associated with NALP, the Bay Area Legal Recruitment Association (BALRA), the Northern California Consortium of Law Career Services, and other legal, educational, and career-related organizations. Assist the Director and Assistant Director for Employer Relations in the development of marketing and promotional strategies to enhance the reputation of the School of Law and increase the recruitment of USF students. Serve as the primary contact for the post-graduate judicial clerkship application process. Provide support and leadership for public interest related programs. Assist Director with the development and implementation of policies and short and long-range planning for OCP. REQUIREMENTS: Extensive knowledge of career-related issues particular to the practice of law. Preference given to those candidates with previous career counseling experience and experience administering and interpreting self-assessment instruments including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).Excellent grammar, writing and editing skills sufficient to effectively proof application materials and draft correspondence and resource materials. Excellent presentation and verbal skills sufficient to effectively articulate concepts in counseling sessions and presentations. Experience with Microsoft Office and online databases like Symplicity and Banner. Candidates with established private and public sector contacts preferred. To see the full job posting and apply go to: https://www.usfjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52021.

Assistant Director of Professional Development. Posted 2/23/10. The University of Tulsa College of Law seeks an Assistant Director of Professional Development. This is a fast paced and dynamic position that assists the Assistant Dean of Professional Development in the delivery of a comprehensive professional development program for students and alumni of the law school. The Assistant Director will be responsible for supporting the Assistant Dean in all endeavors of the Professional Development Office, including: marketing law students and graduates in a broad spectrum of professional opportunities; planning and implementing educational programs; planning, promoting and assisting students with career and networking strategies; assisting in the on-campus and off-campus interviewing programs; assisting with compilation of statistical data as requested; community outreach; and providing excellent customer service to TU Law students and alumni. The Assistant Director also supervises all coordination of Public Interest opportunities for our students. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school; member of the Oklahoma Bar Association or willing to become a member; experience as a practicing attorney; ability to develop and implement educational programs, excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; superior interpersonal and oral presentation skills; word processing and technical skills; ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to do weekend travel; ability to appreciate cultural diversity in communications with all groups within the University. Preferred Qualifications: Two years legal practice experience; previous law school career services experience. Application Information: Please remit cover letter, resume, the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: The University of Tulsa, Office of Human Relations, 800 S. Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104 or email to tujobs@utulsa.edu. The review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Dean for Career Services. Posted 2/22/10. (Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Central Islip, NY) The Assistant Dean for Career Services develops and supervises career planning and recruitment programs for law students and law alumni, and reports directly to the Dean of the Law Center. Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Dean include: Develop and maintain effective relationships with legal employers and recruiters. Direct the On-Campus Interview Program. Supervise the Career Services Office professional and support staff. Develop, implement, and maintain career planning programs. Develop, market, and administer fall and spring recruiting programs. Develop and oversee career services resource library. Develop and conduct educational programming, workshops, and seminars, including resume and cover letter workshops, career options programming, networking receptions, and mock interviews. Perform career development and job search counseling for students and alumni. Develop and maintain career services databases. Maintain the Office’s online presence through the law school’s website, CSO blog, Twitter, Facebook, and other services. Develop and revise all Career Services Office publications and policies. Develop strategic and budgetary plans. Attend local and national educational and professional conferences. Prepare statistical and other reports for internal and external constituencies. Represent the Law Center to internal and external audiences. Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, humor, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity, and professionalism. Protect the confidentiality of information by preventing unauthorized release. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: Required: Law school graduate; excellent communication, writing, and listening skills; excellent supervisory skills; ability to work some evening hours to counsel students and alums and to attend law school and networking functions. Strongly preferred: Some legal practice experience; experience with law school or other higher education career services or other administrative office. A review of applications will begin March 23, 2010. Starting date July 1, 2010. To apply: Mail a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: Associate Dean Ken Rosenblum, Chair of Assistant Dean Search Committee, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, 225 Eastview Drive, Central Islip, NY 11722.

Recruitment, Professional Development, and Related Openings

Professional Development Specialist. Posted 3/12/10. Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP (New York, NY) is seeking a Professional Development Specialist, who will report to the Acting Director of Professional Development and work on firm-wide professional development and training initiatives for attorneys. Job Responsibilities: Plays a key role in the development of the training strategy for attorneys and paralegals, including working with the Acting Director of Professional Development to further develop the training curriculum, implementing training programs, and assisting with the development and implementation of the first-year associate orientation program. Oversees and administers the firm's CLE matters, including maintaining the firm's CLE database, developing and implementing firm policies related to CLE matters, educating attorneys on the New York CLE process and related firm policies, and handling state bar registration forms and association membership fees. Manages the temporary attorney process at the firm, including engaging temporary attorneys, maintaining relationships with temporary attorney agencies, educating firm attorneys on the temporary attorney process and firm policies related to such, and developing, implementing and enforcing firm policies related to temporary attorneys. Works with the Acting Director of Professional Development in coordinating the annual and mid-year attorney performance evaluations. Assists in the development and implementation of the firm's mentoring program and associate integration programs. Works closely with the Acting Director of Professional Development on other professional development programs, initiatives and efforts. Education / Experience Requirements: J.D. required. Work experience as an attorney preferred. Please e-mail resumes and cover letters to Sejal Shah at SShah@kramerlevin.com.

Recruiting Manager. Posted 3/11/10. An AmLaw 100 law firm seeks a Recruiting Manager to be located in one of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic or Southeastern offices. This position will focus on lateral attorney recruitment and diversity initiatives and work with various firm committees to assist with lateral recruiting and diversity efforts. Preferred candidates will have experience with the management of lateral hiring in a large law firm. Ideal experience includes, but is not limited to, reviewing attorney resumes, negotiating with legal search firms, working with law firm leadership to fill hiring needs, interview scheduling, administering employment offers and acceptances, and communicating with senior candidates throughout the recruiting process. Diversity-related responsibilities will include supervising the diversity sponsorship process, producing diversity-related communications, and planning diversity-related events. Up to twenty-five percent travel time may be required. The ideal candidate must have outstanding organization and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and attention to detail. The ability to maintain confidentiality and a commitment to providing excellent customer service are required. Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of recruiting experience required. To apply, send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to recruiting.resumes10@gmail.com. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE.

Recruiting & Development Coordinator. Posted 3/11/10. An AmLaw 100 law firm seeks a Recruiting & Development Coordinator located in one of the firm’s Triad offices in North Carolina. The Recruiting & Development Coordinator will focus not only on summer associate hiring and development, but will also administer advanced professional development courses. Preferred candidates will have experience with the management of summer associate hiring and professional development including, but not limited to, administration of on-campus recruiting, summer program management, and organizing in-office interviews. For the advanced professional development courses, the candidate will oversee the attorney mentor program, new attorney orientation, and monthly practice-specific courses, as well as continuing legal education events. Up to twenty-five percent travel time may be required. The ideal candidate must have outstanding organization and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and attention to detail. The ability to maintain confidentiality and be committed to providing excellent customer service are required. Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of recruiting or professional development experience required. To apply, send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to recruiting.resumes10@gmail.com. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE.

Attorney Recruiting Supervisor. Posted 3/11/10. The Los Angeles office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has an immediate opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Supervisor, who will manage and oversee daily operations of the Attorney Recruiting department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administer and coordinate all aspects of on-campus and lateral attorney recruitment and summer associate programs; plan and attend legal hiring and summer associate events; supervise, train and evaluate staff; prepare and monitor departmental budget; database management; and special projects. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years experience in legal recruiting including on-campus recruitment procedures; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees; and ability to lead a team. Interested candidates should send a resume to larecruiting@skadden.com. SASMF is an EOE.

Training and Development Manager. Posted 3/11/10. (Los Angeles, CA) Proskauer, a firm of over 700 lawyers world-wide, is creating a new professional development position in its Los Angeles office. This position will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to oversee all aspects of attorney development in the office. Responsibilities will include: Professional Development — Regularly meet with all associates to monitor morale and ensure that they are getting appropriate assignments/experience and are reaching appropriate career development goals and objectives. Facilitate the administration of evaluations and upward reviews. Oversee Mentor Program activities. Track CLE credits for internal and external programs. Conduct exit interviews as necessary. Staffing — Meeting with partners as needed regarding staffing needs for associates and paralegals. Monitoring associate and paralegal projects, availability and time and staffing associates on all projects. Ensuring that associates receive a reasonable variety of work and streamlining the staffing process throughout the Los Angeles practice groups. Recruiting, Summer and First Year Programs — Generally oversee recruiting of law students and lateral candidates, including partners. Generally oversee Summer Program, including ongoing review of work assignments/evaluations and interface with partners regarding the progress of individual summer associates. Coordinate with Director of Professional Development regarding Proskauer Institute and incoming associate onboarding. Candidates should have either a bachelor’s degree and at least five years combined experience within the attorney professional development industry, or a Juris Doctor or similar legal degree and at least five years combined experience in the legal profession. Candidates also should possess a strong commitment to diversity and excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and management skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email resumes and cover letters to jollman@proskauer.com.

Conflicts Manager. Posted 3/10/10. Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., a large downtown law firm is searching for the right candidate to accept an exciting position in charge of overseeing Risk Management, Conflicts and Loss Prevention initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to working with Firm IT Department and other members of Firm’s management team in the following areas: Administer and supervise new matter intake process and file closing process, and management of appropriate documentation related to each, including engagement/declination/termination letters. Process, research, and resolve all firm-wide conflict checks. Define complex search strategies and generate related conflict reports. Analyze conflict reports, examine conflicts database for accurate client/matter/related parties information, and make initial judgments about conflicts search results. Manage waivers of conflicts where appropriate with documentation follow-ups. Identify and resolve possible conflict-of-interest issues with lateral hires. Supervise establishment of ethical screens in appropriate circumstances. Identify the Firm’s strengths and weakness relating to the conflicts process/ assessment of current conflicts process and develop continuous improvement measures. Coordinate centralized file operations with high level objectives of Ethics Committee. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred along with a minimum of 3+ years of prior conflict checking experience in a law firm or legal environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Excellent research skills and proven ability to legally analyze situations in order to propose resolutions. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Must be able to work as part of a team and maintain a positive rapport. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes, 401(k), medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid parking, vacation and holidays. Relocation assistance is available. Salary is commensurate with ability and experience. Send resume to: HR Manager, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, 1000 Tallan Building, Chattanooga, TN 37402, or fax to 423-508-1300.

Marketing & Business Development Manager. Posted 3/10/10. Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity in our San Francisco office for a Marketing & Business Development Manager. The Marketing & Business Development Manager will work closely with Practice Group Leaders and other Senior Staff and will report to the Business Development Director located in San Francisco. The M&BD Manager is responsible for the following categories of work: Practice Support Group – primary point of contact for initiating, directing and providing marketing support, providing strategic guidance and proactive recommendations for the development, implementation and ongoing preparation, review and updating of marketing and business development plans, materials and programs. Research and competitions – work closely with the Research and Competitions Team to design, manage, analyze and report on research being conducted on industries, trade associations, competitors, clients and prospects. Client Relationship Program (CRP) Support – supports CRP in business development and marketing. Communications Team Support – work closely with the Communications Team to create media opportunities, provide proactive ideas to enhance the strategic market positioning and messaging of his/her practice(s) and create content for www.orrick.com and various communication tools. Management and Reporting – provide guidance, support, training and mentoring to the Marketing Department's coordinators and assistants. Qualifications: B.A. or B.S required. Applicants may be required to complete a writing test. 3-5 years marketing or business development experience. Law firm experience strongly preferred. Excellent writing skills. Ability to think strategically, develop tactics and execute. Strong leadership skills and personal authority which commands respect. Strong project management skills and a focus on efficiency. A strong client service approach and team orientation. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Thinks creatively and has enthusiasm to perform the job at a high level. Ability to balance competing needs and prioritize tasks. Has technical knowledge and acquires new technical skills easily. Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm. Please send resume and a cover letter including your salary expectations to sfjobs@orrick.com. Submissions without salary expectations will not be considered. No phone calls please. AA/EOE.

Marketing & Business Development Manager. Posted 3/10/10. Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity in our New York office for a Marketing & Business Development Manager. The Marketing & Business Development Manager will work closely with Practice Group Leaders and other Senior Staff. The M&BD Manager is responsible for the following categories of work: Practice Support Group – primary point of contact for initiating, directing and providing marketing support, providing strategic guidance and proactive recommendations for the development, implementation and ongoing preparation, review and updating of marketing and business development plans, materials and programs. Research and competitions – work closely with the Research and Competitions Team to design, manage, analyze and report on research being conducted on industries, trade associations, competitors, clients and prospects. Client Relationship Program (CRP) Support – supports CRP in business development and marketing. Communications Team Support – work closely with the Communications Team to create media opportunities, provide proactive ideas to enhance the strategic market positioning and messaging of his/her practice(s) and create content for www.orrick.com and various communication tools. Management and Reporting – provide guidance, support, training and mentoring to the Marketing Department's coordinators and assistants. Qualifications: B.A. or B.S required. Applicants may be required to complete a writing test. 3-5 years marketing or business development experience. Law firm experience strongly preferred. Excellent writing skills. Ability to think strategically, develop tactics and execute. Strong leadership skills and personal authority which commands respect. Strong project management skills and a focus on efficiency. A strong client service approach and team orientation. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Thinks creatively and has enthusiasm to perform the job at a high level. Ability to balance competing needs and prioritize tasks. Has technical knowledge and acquires new technical skills easily. Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm. Please send resume and a cover letter including your salary expectations to nyresumes@orrick.com. Submissions without salary expectations will not be considered. No phone calls please. AA/EOE.

Diversity Manager. Posted 3/10/10. Faegre & Benson LLP has an exciting opportunity for a Diversity Manager. This position will lead the continued development and implementation of Faegre & Benson’s firm-wide diversity and inclusion initiatives, focusing on the firm’s strategic plan to be a market leader in diversity. We seek an individual that understands the key differences between diversity and inclusion and the necessary steps to implementing both with a focus on creating and nurturing strong and positive relationships within and outside the firm. This position is responsible for administering, implementing, supporting and furthering the firm’s initiatives to attract, develop, train, retain and promote lawyers of color, women, LGBT lawyers, and lawyers with physical disabilities. In addition, responsibilities include identifying and recommending diversity best practices; promoting, implementing and participating in the development of our internal diversity programming and serving as a resource for our external marketing and networking efforts. The Diversity Manager will interact and regularly report to the Diversity Partner of the Management Committee, the Chair of the Diversity Committee and the Director of Legal Personnel and will collaborate with the Human Resources and Marketing Departments. In this regard, the Diversity Manager is expected to be a “presence” in all offices and serve as a resource for all lawyers. Our ideal candidate will have large law firm diversity and inclusion experience as well as knowledge of recruiting and professional development best practices and marketing experience. A 4-year degree is required; a law degree and legal practice or law firm management background are preferred. Qualified candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and project management skills. We seek a self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the position, exercises confidentiality and discretion and engenders trust. The Diversity Manager must have the demonstrated ability to complete ongoing day-to-day tasks in addition to and between major projects and events. The ability to handle nuance and subtlety and to deliver sensitive information effectively is also key. This position can be located in our Minneapolis or Denver office. Faegre & Benson LLP offers a professional work environment, competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. For more information about Faegre & Benson or to apply online, please visit www.faegre.com. You may also send your resume and salary history to Faegre & Benson LLP, ATTN: Human Resources, 2200 Wells Fargo Center, 90 South Seventh Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or fax to: 612-766-1763. EOE.

Regional HR Generalist. Posted 3/9/10. Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking an experienced recruiting professional to join its regional human resources team in its Washington, DC office. This position supports firm talent management programs for all populations including, but not limited to: employee integration; performance management; compensation and bonus; training and professional development; employee relations; social programming; and other duties as assigned, and is responsible for the overall coordination of HR and recruiting programs for the Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and Paris, France offices. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of legal recruiting experience required. Candidates must have outstanding organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Team player with excellent client service skills a must. Travel for recruiting purposes and to other offices within the region required, as well as ability to work additional hours, as needed, during peak recruiting seasons. If you are interested in joining our ONE HR team, please visit http://selfapply.nixonpeabody.com to submit your application in confidence. EOE M/F/V/D.

HR Director. Posted 3/8/10. Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in Montgomery, Alabama is looking for a new HR Director with 10+ years of experience, preferably with some of that being in a law firm or other professional services firm. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Human Resources will develop human resources policies, design and implement compensation and benefit programs, oversee the staff performance appraisal process and training and staff development programs, develop effective recruitment strategies that attract talented and deeply committed staff at all organizational levels, develop workforce planning strategies that embrace and advance diversity, and maintain current knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations. A bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or related fields is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as is a deep commitment to SPLC’s mission. SPLC is a nationally known nonprofit organization that combats hate, intolerance, and discrimination. With a budget of $30 million, a staff of 160, and offices in four states, the SPLC is a dynamic organization that advocates for social change through litigation, public policy advocacy, and education. The SPLC legal team has litigated numerous landmark civil rights cases, including cases in the Supreme Court and cases that have put major hate groups out of business. It also engages in a wide variety of non-litigation advocacy activities. The SPLC's educational projects have touched the lives of millions of students and won numerous awards, including two Oscars. The SPLC's investigative team exposes the activities of hate groups throughout the nation. Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@hughesconsultants.com. In the subject line note: HR Director Position.

Director of Special Projects. Posted 3/8/10. The Project for Attorney Retention, which is based at UC Hastings College of the Law, is seeking a Director of Special Projects. This is a part-time position for 20-30 hours per week. Work from home, set your own schedule, available immediately. Duties: Primarily responsible for working with law firms and corporate legal departments on the advancement and retention of women attorneys. Duties include: assessing law firm programs and policies on flexible work schedules and providing implementation guidance; assisting with PAR Membership Program; researching various issues in response to requests from journalists, researchers, attorneys, and law firms; drafting reports; presenting on PAR’s research and programs; assisting with the PAR Annual Conference; assisting with fundraising efforts on behalf of PAR; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: J.D. preferred; minimum of four years experience in a law firm as a lawyer or as a professional development or recruiting professional; strong research and writing skills; ability to write and present for a variety of audiences; ability to work independently and remotely; excellent interpersonal skills. Compensation: $45 per hour, no benefits. This is an independent contractor position with no benefits. The person selected for the position will enter into an independent contractor agreement, and will submit monthly invoices showing hours worked. (Reminder: tax deductions are available for individuals who work from home offices.) To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to Manar Morales, Vice President, PAR at manarmorales@pardc.org.

Director of Legal Recruitment. Posted 3/5/10. Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is seeking a Director of Legal Recruitment, located in New York, who will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the firm’s legal recruiting program across all the firm’s offices. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for the firm’s legal recruiting program in New York. Responsibilities include: Provide leadership and vision in the development of law school student and attorney recruiting strategies. Provide strategic planning and collaborate with marketing team to create and implement marketing initiatives to distinguish firm in marketplace; advise on key legal recruiting issues and trends. Develop and implement strategies to brand and market the firm to law schools and guide campus-specific marketing initiatives. Plan and coordinate on-campus and in-office interviewing. Plan and organize the summer associate program. Cultivate and maintain relationships with law school career service offices and assess results to ensure effective ongoing relationships. Formulate, administer and maintain recruiting policies, operational procedures, and practices consistent with the goals and objectives of the firm including, in particular, the firm's diversity goals. Compile and analyze competitive data, best practices, and trends in legal recruitment and make recommendations to adopt where appropriate. Monitor market and compensation to ensure that the firm remains competitive. Establish and maintain tools for measuring the success of recruitment efforts within and across practice groups and offices. Evaluate recruiting effectiveness at various law schools and develop marketing plan. Maintain historical data and firm-wide legal recruiting statistics. Develop and maintain the annual budget for firm-wide attorney recruiting activities and operations. Oversee all partner and lateral associate hiring on a firm-wide basis. Qualifications: Must be a seasoned professional with relevant experience in legal or other professional services or financial industry recruiting. Bachelor's degree is required and law degree is preferred. Must have the ability to: (a) develop strong and collaborative relationships with candidates, law schools, and recruiting professionals; and (b) build effective relationships with and inspire trust in attorneys, candidates, and team members. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email resumes and cover letters to cwtresume@cwt.com.

Legal Recruiting Manager. Posted 3/4/10. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP seeks a Legal Recruiting Manager to join the New York Office. Working with the legal recruiting team, responsibilities involve coordination of all aspects of a high volume summer program and fall recruiting season. Develop and implement marketing plans for target schools to ensure S&C is at the forefront with respect to marketing to the most talented students. Frontline responsibility for working with senior partners and other support departments to manage lateral and international hiring. Handle special projects relating to recruiting and associate experience initiatives as they arise. Eligible candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, lawyers and staff, both orally and in writing. Must thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must be highly organized, motivated, energetic and willing to take on all types of administrative tasks. JD required with a minimum of 3-4 associate years experience in a big law firm environment. To apply please visit our S&C website by clicking here: Legal Recruiting Manager.

Professional Services Coordinator . Posted 3/4/10.. Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, a downtown Denver law firm of 130 attorneys, seeks to hire a Professional Services Coordinator to support our lawyer recruiting and development activities. Position provides administrative support to Director of Practice Management and Lawyer Development Manager. Duties include coordinating all aspects of attorney and law clerk recruitment, interview scheduling, and on-campus recruiting, as well as coordinating the associate evaluation process, the summer clerk program, and our lawyer development program. This fast-paced position requires superior organizational skills, excellent computer literacy, and outstanding secretarial skills. Ideal candidate must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to juggle competing demands and establish priorities. Also needed is a high level of professionalism and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. College degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar law firm position are required. Standard hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; however, overtime is required at times. Davis Graham & Stubbs is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and we provide a competitive salary and benefits package. We have a great working environment and are located in historic LoDo. Please send resume, cover letter and references to recruiter@dgslaw.com.

Legal Recruiting Manager. Posted 3/3/10. Sidley Austin LLP, an international law firm with over 1,500 attorneys, has a position in the DC office for a Legal Recruiting Manager. The Legal Recruiting Manager will manage all aspects of the associate attorney hiring process for the Washington, DC office, including on-campus law school recruiting, the summer associate program, the judicial clerk hiring process, and the lateral associate recruiting initiatives. To ensure firm-wide consistency, this position will work in conjunction with the Hiring Committee, Summer Associate Committee and the National Recruiting Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serving as the primary contact for summer associate and associate candidates; reviewing all candidate resumes; preparing the interview schedules; preparing candidate files and reports for the Hiring Committee; coordinating on-campus interviewing programs; coordinating and attending summer associate program events and on-campus law school recruiting events; overseeing the recruiting database; maintaining and updating content to recruiting website; assisting the women’s committee in planning events; coordinating the lateral hiring process; and the tracking of recruiting expenses. In addition, the manager will be responsible for creating and implementing the department budget, as well as analyzing, reporting and making recommendations on market trends in legal recruitment and preparing statistical analyses. REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years’ prior attorney recruiting experience in a law firm. Proficient in MS Office and online databases. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional judgment, flexibility and professionalism, strong organizational skills and attention to details, and excellent interpersonal communication, writing and editing skills. The ability to maintain confidentiality and be committed to providing excellent customer service are required. Interested applicants should submit resume, cover letter and salary requirement to hrdc@sidley.com. Sidley Austin LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Training and Development Manager. Posted 2/24/10. Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, an international law firm of over 1,000 lawyers, has a new position in the DC office for a Training and Development Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to join a team-oriented department whose function is essential to the firm's success. Job Summary: Develops and implements substantive legal training and other professional development programs, with a specific focus on the Litigation Department, the Regulatory and Government Affairs Department and the Washington, DC office. Manages training team in the Washington, DC office. Works closely with the training and development teams to ensure the continued professional development of the firm’s attorneys. Identifies and coordinates internal and external resources for the delivery of other practice-related skills such as legal writing and research, oral communication and presentation, managerial skills and business development. Keeps abreast of trends in professional development for attorneys, and evaluates seminar content and presenter effectiveness to ensure efficient delivery of material content and attorney interest on topic. Evaluates programs against attorney development in respective areas. Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in Education, Organizational Development, or JD strongly preferred. Five years of active practice as a litigator or in training and development in a law firm or equivalent environment. Extensive knowledge of professional development, instructional design and adult learning, or of law firms and litigation practice required. Demonstrated leadership ability, as well as excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills. In addition to our competitive compensation package and on-site dining room and emergency daycare, we offer all of the advantages of a large, dynamic law firm. EOE. Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to “JoinUs@wilmerhale.com” please specify the "Training and Development Manager" in the subject line.

Manager of Attorney Recruitment. Posted 2/23/10. Arnold & Porter LLP, an international law firm with over 700 attorneys, has offices in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, New York, Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, London, and Brussels. The firm, founded in 1946, maintains several distinct practice areas spanning a broad spectrum of the law, with a primary focus on litigation, transactional matters and regulatory issues. Fortune magazine named Arnold & Porter LLP one of the hundred best companies to work for in seven years running and Working Mother magazine named Arnold & Porter LLP one of the hundred best employers for working mothers for ten years. Additionally, for the third consecutive year, Arnold & Porter LLP has achieved a perfect score on a scale from 0 to 100 percent for their treatment of gay, bisexual and transgender workers. The Human Resources Department of Arnold & Porter LLP has an opening for a Manager of Attorney Recruitment in the Washington, DC Office. The Manager of Attorney Recruitment will manage all aspects of the associate attorney hiring process for the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia offices, including on-campus law school recruiting initiatives, summer associate program, and lateral associate recruiting initiatives. Additionally, the manager will work closely with the Firm’s other offices regarding associate attorney hiring. CONTACT INFORMATION: For a full job description and to apply, please visit www.arnoldporter.com. This is Arnold & Porter Position #2088. Arnold & Porter LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing an atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and we value the diversity in our organization. Please see www.arnoldporter.com to learn more about the firm's diversity program. EOE M/F/V/D.

Human Resources Coordinator. Posted 2/23/10. (Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP, New York, NY) Responsibilities include varied personnel, administrative and clerical duties. Job duties include but are not limited to: Benefits: Responsible for processing monthly insurance bills, i.e., medical, dental, vision, life and STD/LTD. Monitoring bills to ensure for accuracy. (New employees added and terminated employees taken off). Liaison between employee and brokers/insurance carriers to resolve benefit issues. Responsible for adding/changing/terminating benefits on the plan administrator site for all benefits. Responsible for processing termination packages, i.e., cobra and other benefit information. Responsible for processing disability and FMLA packages and communicating information to staff. Responsible for administering Cobra program. Maintain and update records and processing of Cobra checks. Human Resources: Create, Maintain and update employee records on HRIS employee recordkeeping system (new hires, terminations, benefit information, salary changes, address changes, etc.); (Knowledge of ADP EZ Labor, a must). Responsible for annual EEOC reporting. Prepare new hire orientation materials and for conducting new employee orientation. Assist with and handle low level personnel issues. Prepare all termination paperwork. Nonlegal Recruitment: Assist individual departments with lateral administrative hiring needs including screening resumes, placing ads on different venues; i.e., schools, web, etc. Responsible for working with employment agencies; scheduling initial interviews and testing of applicants. Responsible for making recommendations for second interviews. Responsible for arranging for temporary staffing services, as necessary. Responsible for conducting background checks, and verbal and written references on potential candidates. Assist attorney recruiting coordinator with scheduling interviews, maintaining recruiting database and responding to unsolicited resumes. Miscelleneous: Responsible for processing various bills, i.e., employment agencies; verify dates and amounts to be paid. Assist Human Resources Manager, as necessary. Performs other duties as may be assigned. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Emerita Ruiz at eruiz@rkollp.com.

Professional Development Assistant or Coordinator. Posted 2/22/10. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, a prominent international law firm is seeking a Professional Development Assistant or Coordinator to work at our lower Manhattan location. The Professional Development Assistant/Coordinator will assist the Office of Attorney Development in all aspects of practice management, training, evaluations and day to day management of practice areas. In addition, the PD Assistant/Coordinator will help maintain CLE records and various lists and databases for attorneys. A 4-year college degree with 1-2 years of administrative assistant experience in a professional work environment is preferred. Applicant must have effective communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to act in a professional manner and maintain complete confidentiality. Must be detail oriented and possess strong writing and organizational skills. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while working under pressure with interruptions and tight deadlines. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status or any other category protected by law. Applicants should email resumes to Khanaan@friedfrank.com.

Attorney Recruiting Assistant. Posted 2/22/10. With approximately 2,000 attorneys, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and its affiliates (collectively referred to as "Skadden, Arps" or the "firm") is one of the largest law firms in the world. We provide a broad range of legal services to the corporate, industrial and financial communities. We represent a broad spectrum of clients, from small high-technology start-up companies to nearly one half of the Fortune 250 industrial and service corporations, as well as many financial and governmental entities. The Chicago office of Skadden, Arps is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Assistant to perform clerical and administrative duties for the Attorney Recruiting Department and provide assistance to the attorneys. Responsibilities include processing incoming resumes, preparing interview schedules, and assisting in the planning and organizing of the on-campus interviewing process and special events. Additional responsibilities include managing department files, handling and directing incoming calls, routing mail and preparing check requests and expense reports. REQUIREMENTS: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to become proficient with departmental databases such as LawCruit, Lawson, Concordance, and Interaction. Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs; overtime is required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. Minimum six months of related attorney recruiting and/or attorney development experience. To Apply: please visit our career center at: https://jobs-skaddenchicago.icims.com/jobs/1044/job.

Professional Development Manager. Posted 2/19/10. Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP is seeking a Professional Development Manager to be responsible for creating and implementing programs and projects both locally and firm-wide, to further the long-term professional development of the firm's attorneys. The Manager will work with the firm's management to help attorneys practice law effectively, earn their CLE credits efficiently, build relationships between partners and associates, and foster strong firm community. This position is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Essential functions of the position include Attorney Training and Career Path Programming and Coaching, Minimum requirements include, among other things, BA or BS, 5+ years in a professional services firm and strong interpersonal, communication and technical skills. To view a full job description and apply for this position, please visit www.stinson.com. For general inquires about the position, please contact Carrie English at cenglish@stinson.com.

Attorney Recruiting & Development Coordinator. Posted 2/19/10. (Department: Talent Development). The Silicon Valley Office of O’Melveny & Myers LLP is seeking an energetic, self-starter to coordinate the attorney recruiting and development for its 40+ attorney Silicon Valley office. The position involves the coordination and administration of the Fall and Summer recruiting programs, lateral attorney hiring, organizing on-campus and in-office interviews, preparing hiring committee reports, coordinating the attorney mentor program, new associate orientation as well as MCLE training. Candidate must possess a professional presence, with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidate will interact with all levels of personnel, management, attorneys and staff. The position requires the ability to work in a fast pace environment while balancing several tasks and maintaining confidential information. Candidate will interact and communicate with the Silicon Valley Office Administrator as well as the Director of Attorney Recruiting & Development firm wide. Job Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree required with 2 years of legal recruiting experience. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants seeking to advance within the field of attorney recruiting. O’Melveny & Myers is an international firm with over 950 attorneys and offers competitive salary and benefits. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with possibilities of overtime as well as attending weekend events. Please send cover letter and resume to svresumes@omm.com.

Director of Attorney Development. Posted 2/17/10. (Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, Detroit, Michigan). A leading, high-profile Detroit-based business law firm is searching for an experienced Director of Attorney Development. The Director of Attorney Development will be responsible for all aspects of the Firm’s legal professional and career development programs, associate and non-percentage partner performance evaluation, compensation, and training programs, mentor programs and will oversee the firm’s diversity goals. Will develop and manage a competency-based program to enhance attorney and paralegal professional development; develop a comprehensive strategic direction for formal and informal attorney professional and career development programs that are consistent with the Firm’s objectives; manage “Career Path” programming and counseling programs; develop, implement, and manage a firm-wide progressive, “building block,” skill-building attorney training program; direct the administration of the associate and non-percentage partner evaluation process; manage the Firm’s formal mentoring programs, assisting the appropriate Committees in assigning mentors, training mentors and mentees, and monitoring the quality of the relationships; oversee the fulfillment of the Firm’s diversity goals through monitoring the progress and advancement of minority and women attorneys; assist with planning and execution of programs, including social and cultural activities, to enhance the diversity of the Firm’s community; provide administrative support and counsel to leaders of Diversity-related Committees. Requirements: College degree required, J.D. preferred; prior professional development/training and counseling experience required in professional services industry; law firm experienced preferred. Position will include travel to in-state offices. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your résumé, cover letter and salary requirements to humanresources@honigman.com.

Coordinator of Associate Life. Posted 2/17/10. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a leading international law firm with offices in New York, Washington DC, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, London and São Paulo. The firm is seeking a Coordinator of Associate Life for its New York Office. The Coordinator will have firm-wide responsibility for helping to oversee the Simpson Thacher Mentoring Program as well as play a role in the review processes and contribute to the overall Legal Personnel Department function. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Legal Personnel and Professional Development and the Manager of Legal Personnel to develop and maintain these programs and initiatives. JOB DESCRIPTION: Coordination of the firm’s Mentoring Program, which includes formal mentoring assignments for all incoming associates, laterals, and associates switching offices or practice groups, assistance with the Bi-Annual Attorney Review process and general support and assistance to the Legal Personnel Department on an ongoing basis. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience, law firm or professional services experience preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality; ability to juggle multiple priorities; strong organizational skills and attention to detail. We offer an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: adminrecruit@stblaw.com. In the subject line note: Coordinator of Associate Life position.

Legal Recruiting Assistant. Posted 2/16/10. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a leading international law firm with offices in New York, Washington DC, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, London and São Paulo. The firm is seeking a Recruiting Assistant to work in the Legal Recruiting Department of its New York City office to facilitate the process of recruiting and hiring qualified lawyers. JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the Coordinator and Manager in all aspects of legal recruiting and the summer associate program. Aid in all activities related to law school recruiting which include the following: assist in attorney preparation for on campus interviewing and interview packet assembly, correspond with candidates to answer questions regarding the recruiting process, greet law school candidates upon their arrival at the Firm for interviews. Arrange schedule of interviewers for all candidates visiting the Firm for interviews. Develop and maintain favorable relationships with attorneys and other staff within the Firm in order to create interview schedules and communicate relevant information related to the interviewing process. Work with recruiting team and outside vendors to plan summer social events for incoming summer associates. Attend all summer associate events and other receptions as needed. Assist in various aspects of the summer associate program including welcome lunches, cocktail parties and regular check-ins with summer associates. Perform other projects as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree. 1-2 years prior experience in legal recruiting or equivalent related experience. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Personable and outgoing demeanor. Must be client-service oriented. Possess a strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritize effectively. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other document management sites. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Amy Claydon, Associate Director, Legal Recruiting at aclaydon@stblaw.com.



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