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Jobs 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 350 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 Senior Director, Office of Career Planning. Posted 5/14/12. (University of San Francisco School of Law). The Senior Director develops and supervises career planning and recruitment programs for over 700 law students and 8,000 alumni. Supervises all aspects of the Office of Career Planning (OCP) including: counseling a diverse group of students and alumni in career planning skills and job search strategies, coordination of training skills workshops and career forums, management of the on-campus interviewing (OCI) program and other coordinated recruiting programs and job fairs, management of the School of Law’s mentor program, development of relationships with potential employers, aggressive searches for information about employment opportunities, and developing effective working relationships with students, alumni, staff and other placement professionals across the United States. Provides leadership in the management of the Career Planning Office including budget oversight and works with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and other senior administrators to formulate and execute strategic goals for the office. Responsible for staff development, mentorship, and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director(s), Programs Assistant(s), and student workers. Responsible for planning and implementing an innovative marketing strategy for identifying a diverse group of potential employers and for developing and maintaining the career planning employer database. Prepares survey instruments and oversees the collection, tracking and maintenance of all statistical information on graduate employment and recruiting for use in national employment surveys and reporting to external organizations. Excellent interpersonal, administrative and supervisory skills, as well as strong skills in written and oral expression. The person must have an understanding of challenges of the current legal market and must appreciate career development issues affecting law students and the legal profession, and be able to identify and analyze trends in the legal profession. Bachelor’s degree required. JD, MA, MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Four to six years counseling experience (through management/employee relations involvement or through actual counseling). All applicants should apply through the University of San Francisco jobs website: https://www.usfjobs.com/. Click on “Search Jobs” link and select “Law School” under the Department heading to filter the results. Assistant Director, Career Services. Posted 5/14/12. Georgetown University Law Center, located two blocks from Capitol Hill, seeks applications for the position of Assistant Director, in the Office of Career Services. The Assistant Director is responsible for the career advising needs of a section of approximately 120 J.D. students in each class. The successful candidate will work with each student in the section to: provide proactive individualized career guidance; develop a career plan and strategy; and collect and maintain detailed employment data. In addition, the individual will be responsible for content manager for the OCS website, expert in Social Media, and presenting to and counseling students on using Social Media in networking. Requirements: J.D. or Master's degree in Education or Counseling required. Prior legal experience or prior counseling background and/or experience working with law students required. Excellent oral and written communications; demonstrated interpersonal skills; and team approach to problem solving. Strong attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. Significant knowledge of social media and web content preferred. Georgetown University is an equal opportunity employer. You can apply online at http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20121073 or by sending a resume and letter of interest to: Jose Luis Davila-Gonzalez, Attn: Assistant Director Search, at jd354@law.georgetown.edu. Associate Dean for Professional Development and Career Strategies. Posted 5/10/12. (The George Washington University Law School) Job Duties Summary: Develops professional development and overall career strategic plans and personal career pathways for students and alumni, integrating programs and events, including all recruitment programs, and oversees the implementation thereof. Oversees work with Alumni Office to identify alumni mentors for students. Represents the Law School externally. Oversees and ensures the accuracy of employment and other statistics necessary to comply with reporting and accreditation requirements. Responsible for planning and implementing all innovative professional development tools and marketing strategies to expand recruitment opportunities for students and developing a comprehensive program of career advising and professional development for students and alumni. Responsible for the supervision of the Director of Professional Development and the overall implementation of comprehensive programming that provides Professional Development training. Supervises delivery of programming to students through personal instruction and supervision of instructors who will provide information to improve both the law school experience and ultimate career outcomes. To apply: go to: http://www.gwu.edu/employment/careersatgw. On the left click on "Apply Here". Click on "Senior Management". Go to "search Jobs" and type in "Law School". The "Associate Dean for Professional Development and Career Strategies" position will appear within a list of jobs. Click on "Associate Dean for Professional Development and Career Strategies link and click on "Apply to this job". Assistant Dean for Law Career Services. Posted 5/9/12. Oklahoma City University School of Law seeks an Assistant Dean for Law Career Services. The position requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the bar. The position reports to the dean of the law school. The Assistant Dean for Law Career Services directs a comprehensive career services program that includes the Licensed Legal Intern Program, the identification and development of law-related employment opportunities for students and alumni, student and alumni career advisement, the cultivation of prospective employers, the promotion of students and alumni to prospective employers, the use of sophisticated technology, the training and supervision of the personnel of the law career services office, and the assessment of the office’s operations. The career services dean coordinates the efforts of the law career services office with the programming of the law advancement office. Travel is required. Candidates must have two years of experience in the legal profession, in law school administration, or a combination of the two. Five years of experience in the legal profession is desirable, as is familiarity with the regional markets for law school graduates. To apply, interested persons should visit Oklahoma City University’s website at http://ocuemployment.silkroad.com. Only online applications will be accepted. Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity. Assistant Dean for Law Admissions. Posted 5/9/12. Oklahoma City University School of Law seeks an Assistant Dean for Law Admissions. The position requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the bar. The position reports to the dean of the law school. The Assistant Dean for Law Admissions, in consultation with the Dean, designs and implements recruitment strategies and admissions policies and procedures in conformity with the School of Law's strategic plan. The admissions dean is responsible for all aspects of the planning, administration, management, and execution of the law school's recruitment and admissions effort, including the training and supervision of personnel in the admissions office. Travel is required, as is participation in recruitment functions. Candidates must have two years of experience in the legal profession, in law school admissions, or a combination of the two. Five years of experience in the legal profession is desirable, as is familiarity with the regional markets for law school applicants. To apply, interested persons should visit Oklahoma City University’s website at http://ocuemployment.silkroad.com. Only online applications will be accepted. Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity. Associate Director of Career Services and Judicial Clerkships. Posted 5/8/12. The University of California Davis, School of Law is currently recruiting the following position: Associate Director of Career Services and Judicial Clerkships (Student Affairs Officer IV) www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61980. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Career Services, provide career counseling to students, recent graduates, and alumni, including advice regarding judicial clerkships. The focus on the Associate Director will be on general career counseling for first year and second year law students and management of the Judicial Clerk program. Manage internal career programming for the student population, especially focusing on programming relating to judicial clerkships and employment in small to midsize firms. Also work with the Assistant Dean to increase participation in On Campus Interviewing (OCI) and outreach to employers of all types. Additionally, responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for increasing opportunities for graduates wanting to pursue a career with a small to midsize firms. Application procedures can be found on the Human Resources website: http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/padmin/applicant/resources. Director of Programming. Posted 5/4/12. Case Western Reserve University seeks candidates for our Director of Programming position within the Career Services Office. The director of programming will provide the planning and organizational expertise needed to ensure the success of workshops, training sessions, and informational programs offered by the Career Services Office (CSO). The director of programming will manage an aggressive and creative plan of student and alumni programming. In addition, the director will provide individual career counseling to current students and alumni and respond to inquiries from prospective students. The director will participate in employer outreach efforts as directed by the assistant dean. The director will also serve as the lead office contact for all student organizations as well as the Student Bar Association Career Services Committee. The director will be responsible for contributing to the CSO social media efforts, including assisting with updating and maintaining the CSO Facebook page, website, and twitter feed. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: A minimum of five years experience in a law school career services office, legal recruitment and/or law-related environment, which may include law practice is required. Education/Licensing: JD and admission to the bar required. Applicants can view a complete description and apply online at http://www.case.edu/finadmin/humres/employment/career.html, position number 2645. In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Director, J.D. Program. Posted 5/4/12. Georgetown University Law Center seeks applicants for a senior administrative position, Director of J.D. Programs. This position is integral to the J.D. Academic Services Office and focuses on student counseling and program development. The Director will report to the Assistant Dean, J.D. Academic Programs, and will be a core academic advisor, providing general academic counseling for all J.D. students. The Director will provide academic planning and support services to the following populations of law students: Joint and concurrent degree students; Incoming transfer students; Incoming visiting students from other law schools; Students requesting to visit away at other law schools; Students requesting to take classes at institutions outside the Law Center. The Director will serve as the primary contact for joint and concurrent degree students, maintain relationships with University contacts for the joint degree programs, revise publications relating to joint and concurrent degree students, develop programs and events for joint degree students, and provide academic counseling to joint and concurrent degree students. The Director will plan August orientations for, review publications relating to, and counsel incoming transfer and visiting students. The Director will also work on additional or special projects as assigned. Requirements: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with academic and extracurricular success in law school. 3-5 years of increasing responsibility in an administrative capacity. Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to be a thoughtful and creative problem-solver. Ability to work collegially and independently with various constituencies within the Law Center and University. Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet firm deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. A positive attitude and willingness to do all tasks necessary to support the administration of the J.D. Academic Services Office. Preferred Requirements: Significant student counseling experience at the law school, post-secondary, or secondary level. Familiarity with Commonspot web content management system. Georgetown University offers attractive benefits, including a tuition assistance plan. We encourage qualified applicants to submit a cover letter and resume online to job number 20121010. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Please apply to: http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20121010. Assistant Director of Career Development. Posted 5/3/12. The UC Irvine School of Law is currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Career Development. Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the Assistant Director of Career Development is responsible for developing and coordinating job opportunities for students, with a particular emphasis on law firm and corporate counsel placement. Develops and interprets internal and external policies affecting the operations of the Career Development Office. Develops goals to meet the department's objectives. Provides employment counseling and career education for law students. Develops relations with the legal employment community and expands the traditional and non-traditional employment market scope both substantively and geographically. Develops career planning and placement publications, brochures, handbooks, and handouts. Extends all facets of career services to assist alumni. Complete details of this position and directions for on-line applications may be accessed at: http://jobs.uci.edu. Click on Job Listings and search by job number 2012-0254. For additional information on the School of Law, please visit www.law.uci.edu. Patti O’Dorisio, Director of Personnel UC Irvine School of Law. UCI is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. http://www.hr.uci.edu/employment/. Assistant Dean of Career Services. Posted 5/1/12. (Case Western Reserve University School of Law) Reporting directly to the Dean, the Assistant Dean of Career Services serves as the chief career services officer of the School of Law and is an integral member of the senior management team. The Assistant Dean’s primary responsibility is to implement, design, and execute a strategy to support the law school’s students’ career development goals, including an ambitious program of soliciting and developing job opportunities, progressive programming, and proactive career counseling. Outreach and relationship-building with strategic, high profile employers, as well as participation in national professional organizations, are key components of the Assistant Dean’s portfolio and will require significant travel. For a full job description, please visit the SJG website at http://www.spelmanandjohnson.com/jobs/assistantdeanofca_326/. An advance degree is required; JD strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years work experience in legal practice/recruitment, career services, and/or law school or other higher education administration. Demonstrated leadership ability, including vision, strategic planning, budget management, staff development, and project management, is required. Additionally, strong interpersonal and communication skills, a high degree of personal energy and commitment, facility to connect with and engage students, as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, alumni, and employers are essential for success. An ability to balance the internal and external demands of the position along with travel expectations and a broad understanding of the evolving job market for law graduates will be important considerations in the selection of the next Assistant Dean of Career Services. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG website at http://www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Valerie Szymkowicz at vbs@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895. Please visit the Case Western Reserve University School of Law website at http://law.case.edu. In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Associate Director of Alumni Career Programs. Posted 4/30/12. (Villanova University School of Law) Position Summary: Manage and develop employer recruitment postings for alumni. Oversee the delivery of career strategy services to alumni, including counseling alumni in legal career planning, resume preparation, job search strategies and practice specialties in individual appointments and by phone/email. Oversee alumni participation and engagement in career development and supervision of recent graduates and current students. Develop alternative work opportunities for recent alumni. Develop and deliver career programming for alumni. Contribute to alumni newsletter. Assist in data collection and reporting. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; 2-3 years legal work experience; Legal practice experience and admission to the bar (or equivalent relevant legal profession/market knowledge and experience); Knowledge of essential legal career planning and placement processes and principles; Counseling, mentoring, training, and multicultural competence; Networking and marketing; Excellent verbal, written, counseling, listening and empathy skills; Close attention to detail and procedures; Ability to work effectively with technology, prioritize, multi-task, approach challenges with creativity, insight and resourcefulness. Essential office technology applications, including MS Word, calendar programs, e-mail, voice mail, etc; Strong interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: JD preferred; Experience in attorney hiring/recruitment strongly desired; Prior experience and/or training in counseling and mentoring preferred; Experience or training in marketing, sales, or equivalent fields (such as development/fundraising) relating to business development is a plus; Experience with Excel or comparable databases as well as Symplicity, SCT Banner software and Harris Connect desirable. Apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/4164. Assistant Dean of the Public Interest Law Center. Posted 4/23/12. Position Summary: The Assistant Dean of the Public Interest Law Center at New York University School of Law will lead team of professionals at forefront of public service employment, career preparation, and networking. Develop employment opportunities in government, public interest (domestic and international), tax exempt organizations, and fellowships through employer meetings, the Public Interest Legal Career Fair, and collaboration with faculty and alumni. Provide counseling to students and alumni who seek summer, post-graduate and/or long-term public service employment. Advise public interest student groups as needed. Collaborate with Office of Career Services ("OCS") in assisting students and alumni interested in public service employment, administer post-graduate funding in conjunction with OCS, and follow-up with graduates still seeking employment. Collaborate with the Hauser Global Program to assist students and alumni interested in global public service opportunities. Collaborate with all student services offices to provide and maintain excellent student-friendly services. Oversee fellowship counseling, scholarship programs, Public Service Graduation Awards, and grant administration. Qualifications/Required Education: J.D. Required Experience: Minimum 7 years' experience in public interest, government or relevant private practice including supervisory experience, or in law school program administration or non-profit administration. Preferred Experience: Evidence of program leadership at the executive or senior level. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Expansive knowledge of public interest community. Strong skills in public speaking, presentation, and written and oral communication. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and networking abilities. Ability to interact with a diverse population. Ability to develop, implement, and interpret programs and policies. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Expansive knowledge of international organizations. When you come to work at New York University, it's more than just a job that awaits you. You have the opportunity to Experience Excellence. For more information about working at NYU and to apply for this position, visit our website at: www.nyucareers.com. When asked "How were you referred to NYU?", please select the appropriate source from the drop-down menu. We accept online applications only. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For full description and to apply, please visit: http://www.Click2apply.net/y24tm3x. Assistant Dean for Development. Posted 4/23/12. The West Virginia University College of Law seeks an individual to direct all development activities at the College. Areas of responsibility include creating, implementing and maintaining all aspects of the College of Law’s development program, including management of the College’s Development Council/Campaign Committee. The Assistant Dean is an employee of the College and reports to the Dean while closely coordinating all development activities with the WVU Foundation. This position will manage an additional full time fundraiser (Associate Director of Development for the College of Law) and part time Project Coordinator for Development & Alumni Relations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience in development. Preference will be given to candidates with greater experience in development and with experience working at a comprehensive university. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to travel. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This announcement including the full job description of duties and responsibilities can be viewed on the West Virginia University division of Human Resources website: https://jobsbulletin.wvu.edu/jbsearch.cfm. Applicants should forward a letter of interest, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Renee Wolf, Administrative Assistant, WVU College of Law, PO Box 6130, Morgantown, WV 26506-6130 or email to renee.wolf@mail.wvu.edu. Candidates can obtain additional information about the West Virginia University College of Law at www.law.wvu.edu and can obtain additional information about the WVU Foundation at www.wvuf.org. West Virginia University is an Affirmative action- Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment, Professional Development, and Related Openings Attorney Development Assistant. Posted 5/15/12. The Washington Office of the law firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP, is currently recruiting an Attorney Development Assistant the Attorney Development (AD) Department. This position will be available on a full-time basis beginning in July 2012. The Attorney Development Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support: assist AD with attorney training and professional development programs, maintain attendance at first year training programs, maintain associate evaluation files, maintain attorney roster with the Practising Law Institute (“PLI”), serve as a contact for attorneys with regard to CLE requirements, opportunities and manage the DC CLE database, create and deactivate accounts, monitor legal periodicals and blogs to provide updates on current developments and practices in the legal profession, and assist AD with various firm projects. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree, 3 years administrative experience in a professional services environment preferred, effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to perform in a professional manner at all times, ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments, ability to work under pressure with interruptions and tight deadlines. Must also be extremely detailed oriented, possess strong writing, internet and database research skills, organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy, ability to use independent judgment, problem-solve, take initiative and follow through on assignments. Also, must be proficient with various software programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to DCResumes@friedfrank.com. 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. Manager of Professional Development. Posted 5/14/12. (Ford & Harrison LLP, Atlanta, GA) The Manager of Professional Development will focus primarily on the development and advancement of associates, working with the firm’s Chief Strategic Officer and firm management to help associates integrate into the firm smoothly, develop the skills needed to advance to partnership, and build strong relationships with attorneys across the firm. More specifically, the Manager will oversee administration of the firm’s Year One Associate Development Program and related Clinical Hours program, on-going associate training, mentoring programs, pro bono opportunities, associate promotion and compensation process, and semi-annual performance evaluation process. The Manager will be responsible for monitoring associate productivity and workflow and making recommendations with regard to staffing and assignment distribution. The Manager also will serve as a counselor and sounding board for associates. The Manager of Professional Development must be a highly effective collaborator, have a willingness to work across departments to accomplish firm goals, and have the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and coordinate with multiple team members. He or she will frequently collaborate with the Marketing, Information Technology, Diversity, and Recruiting Departments. This position is located in Atlanta with occasional domestic travel. This position reports directly to the Chief Strategic Officer. QUALIFICATIONS: J.D. and a minimum of 3 years as an associate in a large law firm environment required. 3-5 years of professional development experience in a large law firm preferred. Labor and employment law experience preferred. Qualified candidates must have exceptional presentation and communication skills as well as strong organizational and project management skills. Qualified candidates should have strong judgment and ability to respect, protect, and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information. Ford & Harrison offers a professional work environment and an excellent benefits package. Salary will be commensurate to experience. For more information about Ford & Harrison, please visit www.fordharrison.com. You may send your resume and salary history to Ford & Harrison LLP, ATTN: Margaret F. Holman, 271 17th Street, NE, Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30363 or via email to mholman@fordharrison.com. No search firms. Legal Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 5/14/12. Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a Legal Recruiting Coordinator. This person will be located in the Chicago Office and will support the Director of Lateral Recruiting in all aspects of the firm’s lateral recruiting initiatives in all 12 offices. Specific responsibilities include: Enter and track lateral candidates in ViDesktop database; coordinate interview schedules; create interview packets; compile post-interview evaluations; maintain records regarding candidates' recruitment status; assist with sourcing initiatives to generate potential attorney candidates; and assist in preparing reports on various aspects of the legal market. Qualified candidates will work with all levels of seniority at the firm. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organization skills, as well as a self-starter who is reliable, eager for responsibility and able to work independently. Strong written and spoken communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and multi-task effectively are a must, as are good judgment, a professional demeanor and the ability to act with discretion. Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience in professional recruiting, or a related field, within a professional services firm. Outstanding technical abilities, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint are also required. Working knowledge of ViDesktop preferred. Interested candidates are asked to send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to dusher@btlaw.com. Manager of Attorney Development. Posted 5/11/12. (Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., Boston, MA, or New York, NY) Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing coaching, guidance and counsel to attorneys and Section Management related to the performance, career progression and development of non-member attorneys. This position will work closely with other professional development and human resources managers to ensure effective use of the firm’s developmental frameworks to guide non-member attorney career growth. Primary Responsibilities: Assists and guides Section Management in the performance management process; Performs coaching and employee relations for all non-member attorneys, with particular emphasis on performance, giving and receiving feedback, managing up and down, and flexible work arrangement matters; Manages the Non-Member transitions process; Works closely with Section Management on the on-ramp/off-ramp program; Analyzes the Firm’s Non-Member compensation strategy and researches market benchmarks and potential new approaches to compensation; Manages the HR portion of member integration and departures, including client transfers, as well as facilitating a successful integration by working with Section Managers, Practice Group Administrative Managers (PGM), Legal Recruiting and other administrative departments; Coordinates data collection and drafts responses for survey inquiries, as needed; Collaborates with other HR Managers and PGMs to implement the Firm’s professional development strategy; Travels regularly to among offices. Job Qualifications: 7+ years working experience, at least 4 years in law firm setting. 3+ years working within Human Resources preferred; BA/BS required, JD required; Ability to interact effectively with attorneys, staff and co-workers at all levels of the organization; Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects at once; Excellent problem solving skills and reasoning ability; Excellent judgment and a high level of integrity and honesty; Comfortable handling and maintaining highly confidential information; Effective communicator with the ability to positively influence others; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Client service oriented. Please send resumes to: mlhr@mintz.com. Practice Support Analyst. Posted 5/10/12. Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Practice Support Analyst. This position will be located in our Global Operations Center in Wheeling, WV or in our New York office. Responsibilities: Provides reporting, research and analytical support to the firm’s three Chief Practice Officers (CPOs). Work closely with the Finance Department to support the CPOs and firm leadership in the development of financial reports and in the monitoring and analysis of financial performance data. Assist Business Unit Leaders, Practice Group Leaders and CPOs in the execution of strategic initiatives identified in the annual business plans. Assist in creating materials for presentations to firm leaders and other lawyers. Perform analyses of financial performance data based on partner and CPO requests. Develop various ad hoc reports to support new business goals and initiatives. Assist in monitoring lawyer productivity, including the preparation of utilization reports and other materials to support the monthly utilization/staffing meetings. Assist with analyzing and managing inventory including addressing billing and collections issues that may arise. Work with Chief Client Services Officer and the CPOs to identify areas for improvement in the profitability of engagements through better staffing, rates etc. Qualifications: Working knowledge of a professional services firm, law firm background preferred. Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred or equivalent work experience, MBA a plus. Excellent project management, prioritization and organizational skills. Previous experience in interaction and partnership building with C-level executives and other firm leaders. A track record of serving as a resourceful, proactive and creative strategist, change agent and problem solver with strong analytical, strategic and operational skills. Demonstrated ability to be discreet and treat confidential information appropriately. Ability to analyze and synthesize data pertaining to finances, metrics and workflow. Ability to compile, review and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data which is varied in content and format. Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology, database, presentation and spreadsheet software at an advanced level. To apply, please visit our Paralegal and Professional Staff listing at www.orrick.com/careers/. AA/EOE. HR Manager. Posted 5/10/12. With more than 1,900 employees throughout over 39 strategically located offices across 15 countries, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP offers the highest caliber of immigration services available on a global, regional or country basis. We are currently seeking a dynamic human resources professional with at least 10 years of strategic human resources management experience to oversee all HR functions in our Dallas office, while also supporting the HR needs of our Coral Gables, FL office. Responsibilities: Manage all facets of day-to-day HR operations in Dallas, including employee relations, recruiting, on-boarding, performance management, benefits, etc. Implement strategic initiatives to bridge gaps, address inefficiencies and enhance practice. Mitigate risk by resolving employee relations and conflict issues. Elevate situations to HR Director, COO and OGC as appropriate. Lead all recruiting efforts in the Dallas market, assist with recruiting as needed in FL. Coordinate successful office integration of each new employee, including orientation, background checks and I-9 verification. Assist in the identification of training needs as well as the delivery and tracking of job- specific and supervisory training. Work with local partners and Corporate HR to address/refer employee questions or problems. Collect benefits information for knowledge base and future analysis. Assist with the preparation of performance reviews. Coordinate counseling (improvement plans) and disciplinary actions. Coordinate staff salary review process in June and Associate salary review process in September. Accurately maintain HRIS (Workday), ATS (Taleo), administer E-time and Softtime (or other exempt record keeping system) for appropriate office(s). Generate reports as requested by Director of HR or Managing Partner(s). Create, implement and enforce office policies through Corporate HR. Requirements: Our Human Resources team seek intelligent, team-oriented self-starters with excellent written and oral communication skills who can be flexible to the demands that our clients. 10+ years of Human Resources experience required. 5+ years in a HR management role required. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree and/or SPHR a plus. Proven ability to work effectively with executive level management. Experience working in a HR role in a large global corporation strongly preferred. Experience working in professional services preferred. Some travel required. Please send resumes to Recruitment@Fragomen.com. Marketing and Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 5/10/12. Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is seeking a bright and talented Marketing & Recruiting Coordinator in our Hartford, CT office to support firm wide legal marketing and recruiting efforts. This position will report to both the Head of Marketing & Business Development and Legal Recruiting Manager and will work closely with our attorneys in Hartford, New York City and Washington, DC. Marketing Responsibilities: Conduct administrative tasks to support the Head of Marketing and Business Development. Assist in all aspects of legal marketing including internal and external communications, events, public relations, social media, competitive intelligence and client relations. Assist with the development, production and update of marketing materials such as practice profiles, attorney biographies, announcements, etc. Assist attorneys with presentations, pitch materials and RFP responses. Coordinate website content and updates. Work with external partners and/or managing vendor relationships. Work on a project basis, as needed, for the Hartford Office Manager. Recruiting Responsibilities: Organize resumes and respond to applicants, set interview schedules and coordinate candidate travel/interview arrangements. Organize new hire materials. Upload new hire information onto Recruiting database and file, as needed. Assist with on-campus visits including preparation of on-campus interview (OCI) binders, organization of materials to distribute on-campus, etc. Schedule call back interviews during OCI season. Plan OCI and summer events, as necessary. Track and organize summer candidate follow-up. Track entry level bar fees and the reimbursement of all fees. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (2-4 years of law firm or professional service firm experience preferred). Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to work confidently with all levels of attorneys and senior management. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work independently, meet multiple tight deadlines and perform well under pressure. Excellent attention to detail and client service skills. Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume to Jennifer Houghton Jacque, Head of Marketing and Business Development at jjacque@avhlaw.com. Attorney Recruiting Assistant/Marketing Assistant. Posted 5/10/12. (Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Los Angeles) Major Responsibilities: This dual position will provide administrative support to the Attorney Recruiting & Development Manager, as well as the Marketing and Business Development Manager. Attorney Recruiting and Development Responsibilities: Assisting and coordinating various assignments related to recruiting and professional development of attorneys and summer associates. Support fall recruiting/on-campus interviewing (OCI), by maintaining OCI applications and files, scheduling callback interviews, and creating and updating OCI statistics and reports. Maintaining firm wide recruiting database(ViRecruit). Marketing and Business Development Responsibilities: Assisting and coordinating various assignments related to marketing and business development efforts for the firm and local office initiatives. Assist with ad and sponsorship requests, events and related logistics, and marketing material requests. Prepare Marketing Activity Approval Forms for approval of events and ensure payment for sponsorships/events or services is processed in a timely manner. Maintain inventory level of brochures, newsletters, client advisories, reprints, articles, ads, folders, and biographies. Necessary Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (College degree preferred) and one or more years related experience preferably in a large law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, candidates, clients, staff, and outside contacts. Excellent follow-through skills with the ability to handle multiple functions in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Exhibit high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow. Dependable team player with high energy, creativity, and vision who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to act independently within scope of the position’s responsibilities. Please email resume as an attachment to Nicole.Callanan@kattenlaw.com. Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 5/9/12. (San Diego, CA) Located in San Diego, CA, Robbins Umeda LLP is a nationally recognized boutique litigation firm specializing in shareholder rights litigation. We champion shareholder causes and work daily to hold directors and officers accountable for corporate misconduct, self-dealing, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Our attorneys have spearheaded the adoption of corporate governance reforms that improve corporate transparency, oversight, and compliance with state and federal securities laws. Robbins Umeda seeks the following: JOB SUMMARY: The Recruiting Coordinator provides employment services to the Firm management by sourcing, screening, interviewing, and making recommendations regarding potential employees. The Recruiting Coordinator is also responsible for developing recruitment strategies and the coordination of in-house attorney training and development with the Human Resources Manager. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have excellent judgment and attention to detail, and have superior oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to make successful presentation to individuals and groups at all levels of an organization. He or she will also be knowledgeable on traditional human resources & recruitment functions and have thorough knowledge of & the ability to apply federal and state legislation as is related to employment matters and recruitment practices. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: B.S./B.A. degree is required. Minimum of 1 year related experience in human resources and recruiting is required. Law firm experience is preferred. Interested candidates may apply online at: http://www.robbinsumeda.com/professional-a-support-staff.html. Legal Recruitment Coordinator. Posted 5/9/12. The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP seeks a Legal Recruitment Coordinator. This position will support the Dallas and California offices while residing in Dallas. Recruiting responsibilities at K&L Gates are regional and we expect the Legal Recruitment Coordinator to work within a team of three, led by the 2 Legal Recruitment and Development Regional Managers, to coordinate the legal recruiting and legal personnel and development efforts. Primary responsibilities in the legal recruiting arena include coordinating all aspects of law student and lateral associate recruitment, the summer associate program, law school relationships and student outreach. Responsibilities in the legal personnel and development area include the oversight of lawyer on-boarding, orientation and integration, aspects of the associate performance review process across multiple practices, and bar admission verification and tracking. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in Legal Recruiting. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. He/she must have a professional demeanor, possess excellent organizational abilities, strong written and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines. If you feel that you meet the requirements and would like to apply for this position, please click on the link below and you will be redirected to our career page on www.klgates.com. Please include a cover letter, and advertisement source in your application. HR and Attorney Development & Recruitment Manager. Posted 5/9/12. Mayer Brown LLP is seeking an HR and Attorney Development & Recruitment Manager for our Palo Alto office. Responsibilities: The essential functions of this position include the overall management of the Attorney Recruitment and Development and Staff HR processes. Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to: Attorney Recruitment: Summer Program and Campus Recruiting. Lateral Recruiting which entails recruiting for associates, counsel, partners and contract attorneys. Maintain relationships with search firms. Manage full life cycle recruitment process to include initial needs assessment through offer and on-boarding. Attorney Development: Manage the delivery of all CLE programs in the office through on-line resources, live programs and videoconferencing of internal programs in other offices; handle CLE accreditation of programs and allocation and tracking of credits, along with any state reporting requirements; track attendance and CLE compliance; coordinate pro bono events and efforts. Budgeting: Prepare and manage the budget for recruiting and development. Human Resources Functions: Handle an array of HR processes for staff and attorneys that include: new hire orientation, lateral integration, mentoring, separations, exit interviews and leaves of absence. Salary administration, employee performance management and merit increase and bonus recommendations. Employee relations issues and EAP coordination. Policy interpretation and communication as well as labor law compliance. Responsible for the full scope of the recruitment function for approximately 20 staff members which includes posting and sourcing candidates, on-boarding and benefits coordination. Maintenance of personnel records and retention. Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office products and software for applicant tracking, HRIS and CLE tracking and compliance such as PeopleSoft, Icims, LawCruit and CE Manager. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or professional services firm in the areas of recruitment and development. Must have a thorough knowledge of labor laws (both Federal and State). Excellent communications skills; high degree of professionalism and an understanding of confidentiality; ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities; strong organizational skills; service oriented and high level of initiative. Apply Here. Legal Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 5/9/12. (New York, NY) Shearman & Sterling LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. We gained that reputation due to the outstanding achievements of our entire global workforce—our lawyers, legal assistants, and the professionals who support them. The Legal Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director of Legal Recruiting with various aspects of the Firm’s recruiting initiatives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with all aspects of summer associate/entry level hiring including: registration for on-campus interviews/hospitality suites; processing resumes and creation of interview packets; travel to various law schools for on-campus interviews and other recruiting events (e.g. recruiting receptions, offer dinners, panel presentations); scheduling callback interviews and return visits; planning and attending offer dinners and other follow-up/outreach efforts; coordinate participation in campus activities and law student organization sponsorships (done in conjunction with the Campus Relations team); maintaining databases and generating reports; compiling NALP form data and Employer Feedback information for schools; act as point of contact for attorneys and summer associates; participation and involvement in other departmental responsibilities (e.g. summer program involvement, lateral recruiting, etc.) or firm-wide projects as is appropriate; help with other administrative duties, as assigned, and provide support for the Legal Recruiting Director and the recruiting department, as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree preferred; two or more years law school recruiting experience and/or related recruiting experience. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with applicant tracking systems preferred (esp. Peoplesoft). Ability to work overtime during peak recruiting season (August/September). Ability to travel. Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent judgment. High energy, works well independently and as part of a team. Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with attorneys, candidates, administrative staff, and others. Qualified candidates should send resume and salary requirements to: mycareer_us@shearman.com. Shearman & Sterling LLP is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race or color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender or gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Manager of Professional Development and Training. Posted 5/9/12. This position can be based in Boston, New York or Washington, D.C., contingent upon candidate’s willingness to travel. Goodwin Procter LLP., is hiring a Manager of Professional Development and Training for our highly collaborative Professional Development and Training team. You will work with our Director of Professional Development and our Director of Training to design and implement innovative programs and approaches to developing, training, and engaging our Associates. To be successful you will need to use your finely honed talent and project management, facilitation, coaching and adult learning skills and experience to build and enhance our professional development and training program. You must think like a change agent, be intuitive and be capable of taking initiative. Topics may include building legal, professional and leadership skills, how to enhance client service and project management, feedback, mentoring, coaching, integration, diversity and engagement. You will focus on: Enhancing existing core firm-wide training programs as well as designing, developing and delivering new training programs. Improving associate engagement through data-gathering and analysis, coaching, communication and collaboration with other departments, associates, partners and firm leaders. Developing and analyzing metrics used to measure the effectiveness of the PD&T team programs and approaches. Improving associate feedback and providing upward feedback to partners. Support and advance the mission of the firm’s diversity initiatives. Working to improve the PD&T’s communications and intranet presence as well as help attorneys to better understand how best to leverage the team’s expertise, programs and materials. To be successful you must have: A legal background in litigation or business practices. A strong background in training and/or organizational development. A solid understanding of adult learning concepts. Outstanding platform and facilitation skills with a clear, concise and straightforward delivery style. A desire and ability to coach, mentor and influence others. A collaborative approach to problem solving. For a complete job description visit our website. Please include a cover letter. EOE. Legal Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 5/8/12. The global law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP seeks a Legal Recruiting Coordinator. This person will be located in the Chicago Office and will support Partner Recruiting for all offices and law student and associate recruiting for its Silicon Valley office. This position will work closely with other members of the Legal Recruiting Department, as well as colleagues in all offices. Primary responsibilities include: coordinating all aspects of law student, entry-level and lateral associate recruiting for the Silicon Valley office; summer associate program planning and implementation; student outreach; and communicating with law schools, recruiters and candidates. Responsibilities for Partner Recruiting include data entry and maintaining candidate records; tracking recruitment statistics; drafting employment offer letters and assisting with on-boarding of new hires. This person will work with all levels of seniority at the firm. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a self-starter who is reliable, eager for responsibility and able to work independently. Strong written and spoken communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and multi-task effectively are a must, as are good judgment, a professional demeanor and the ability to act with discretion. Job requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, with at least two years of experience in legal recruitment or equivalent. Working knowledge of LawCruit and Excel. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to chi-hr@mwe.com for consideration. Attorney Recruiting Administrative Assistant. Posted 5/8/12. (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, NY). Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, a leading global law firm with 23 offices worldwide, is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Administrative Assistant in its New York office. Job description. Supports functions of the Attorney Recruiting Department, which includes the recruitment and hiring of students and lateral attorneys. Responds to, and directs candidate inquiries. Assists with administrative work, including data entry of applicant resumes as well as correspondence for all. Prepares expense reports and check requests, oversees student travel reimbursements. Provides information to attorneys, legal assistants, support staff personnel and clients. Assists with event planning, taking RSVP's, creating/distributing nametags, following up with invitees. Performs other related duties as assigned pertaining to on-campus recruiting, summer program and lateral hiring. Knowledge of Firm operation, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to read, interpret and follow instructions. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to organize/prioritize work. Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs. Job requirements. A Bachelor's Degree is required and a minimum of one year related experience is preferred. Candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to handle confidential matters. Ability to deal courteously/effectively with others. Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs. Apply. To apply please email resume and salary requirements to pamela.dudley@skadden.com. Please reference Attorney Recruiting and Associate Relations Assistant as the subject line. To learn more about Skadden, Arps, please visit www.skadden.com. Professional Development and Diversity Manager. Posted 5/4/12. (Seattle or Salt Lake City) Stoel Rives LLP, a leading law firm with nearly 400 attorneys operating out of seven states, has an immediate opening for a Professional Development and Diversity Manager. This position provides strategic and administrative support for the professional development of our attorneys by designing and delivering training programs, coaching attorneys, implementing evaluation processes and supporting diversity and inclusion programs. To view a complete job description and to apply, please visit http://www.stoel.com/admin_openings.htm. EEO/AA. Professional Development Assistant. Posted 5/3/12. (Ropes & Gray LLP, New York, NY. Department: Professional Development; Status: Non-Exempt.) JOB SUMMARY: The Professional Development Assistant provides assistance to the Professional Development team in implementing legal training programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Training: Assists members of the Professional Development team with training camps, retreats, and internal training programs presented by the Litigation Department, Practice Groups, and Library Services. Manages logistics of training programs, including responsibility for creating/sending invitations, scheduling, working with presenters, creating sign-in sheets, distributing materials, moderating programs, acting as a liaison with Conference Services, collecting and compiling feedback, and general troubleshooting. Supports the Litigation Training Committee including scheduling meetings, distributing agendas, preparing meeting materials, and taking minutes during meetings. Provides on site support for trainings in New York. CLE: Supports the CLE Senior Coordinator with administering Continuing Legal Education (CLE) tracking including entry of third party certificates, client support, determination and entry of teaching credits, and monitoring attorney fulfillment of CLE requirements. Assists with preparation of training program materials and CLE folders. Other: Assists with updates to PD internal website. Assists with development and maintenance of spreadsheets and databases (Excel/CE Manager/Other). Understands and applies required firm applications (Word, FileSite and Outlook). Assumes other responsibilities as assigned. Please apply directly online at: http://ropesgray.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=31969. Legal Recruiting Manager. Posted 5/3/12. (Washington, DC) Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is seeking a motivated, creative, detailed, and service oriented individual for our professional development and recruitment department. Bachelor's degree required; individual must possess superior interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in Word and Excel, a service-oriented work ethic, and the ability to establish effective working relationships throughout the firm. Responsibilities include prescreening applications for employment and forwarding to practice group leaders, identifying candidates for new position openings and arranging interviews, conducting reference checks and internal screening procedures, developing and managing the firm's recruiting initiatives, managing the summer associate program, organizing firm-wide recruitment programs for legal staff, and manage additional responsibilities and projects as needed. Must be flexible to work additional hours when necessary. Please visit our website at www.skgf.com or contact Jacob Kates by email at jkates@skgf.com or 202-371-2600. Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 5/3/12. Axiom, a professional services firm and a revolution in the legal industry, is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support attorney talent acquisition initiatives in our San Francisco office. What we’re looking for: This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a high volume attorney recruitment program. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves to connect with people, is highly detail-oriented, exhibits outstanding judgment and professionalism, and thrives in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Experience & Qualifications: Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Self-motivated and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment. Works well under pressure and with time constraints. Sound intriguing? For a full description please visit www.axiomlaw.com. Please send your cover letter and resume in an e-mail entitled “RC-SF” to careers@axiomlaw.com. Word documents preferred. Professional Development Coordinator (Corporate). Posted 5/1/12. (Ropes & Gray LLP; Boston, MA; New York, NY) The Professional Development Coordinator (Corporate) works closely with the Professional Development Manager (Corporate) as one of three primary staff people responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of comprehensive and high-quality corporate department and corporate practice group legal training. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with the Professional Development Manager (Corporate) on attorney training and development programs. Coordinates legal training programs for corporate department and practice group trainings including communication with presenters, scheduling, content, invites, materials, space, agendas and advertising the program. Coordinates with PD staff or local office contacts in all offices to ensure consistency of program goals. Attends and helps plan corporate training committee and subcommittee meetings. Coordinates all corporate training camp logistics and tracks camp expenses to ensure that the event is planned smoothly and within budget. Works with Professional Development Director on attorney training. Coordinates logistics, creates budget and tracks expenses. Reports training feedback to presenters, tracks ratings and monitors general trends. Designs, manages and updates the internal Teamsite for the Professional Development Department, with calendars, best practices and tools helpful for training in a law firm. Maintains a thorough knowledge of e-training technologies and industry best practices for adult learning in law firms. Recommends use to design or deliver training, as appropriate. Provides general back up for Professional Development team as needed. Assists with overflow needs as necessary, including working independently on various professional development projects, preparing materials and moderating training programs. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; at least two years experience in law firm environment a plus. Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize work and consistently meet project deadlines. Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters. APPLICATION: To apply, please visit http://ropesgray.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=31906. Associate Director of Fellowships and Advancement. Posted 5/1/12. (Equal Justice Works) This may be the best job in Washington, D.C., particularly if you passionately believe that the poorest and most vulnerable among us deserve the same access to justice as our more fortunate citizens. The qualified applicant will have the opportunity to integrate strategic, collaborative, storytelling, management, and organizational skills. The applicant must possess a working knowledge of law firm and corporate culture and a desire to mobilize the next generation of public service lawyers committed to equal justice, as he/she undertakes to help Equal Justice Works expand its Fellowship opportunities. The applicant must have the capacity to prioritize among competing demands, be flexible and nimble when confronted with obstacles, and think outside the box. For details, go to: http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/about/employment#job1. Attorney Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 4/30/12. The Chicago office of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator. The Attorney Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Attorney Recruiting Manager with all aspects of the Firm’s Chicago Office recruiting initiatives. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters. Overview and Responsibilities: Assist with all aspects of summer associate hiring including coordinating on-campus interviews, scheduling call-back interviews, maintaining databases and generating reports. Assist in the planning and administration of the Chicago office’s summer program including coordinating events, educational programs, and summer associate reviews. Assist with all aspects of lateral hiring including coordinating interviews, scheduling call-back interviews, maintaining databases and generating reports. Organize and maintain documentation related to resumes, applications and hiring process. Assist in preparing reports on various aspects of the legal market. Provide support and participation in other firm-wide projects as is appropriate. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree preferred; or two or more years law school recruiting experience and/or experience coordinating attorney recruiting activities in a large law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to learn, utilize, and implement specialized recruiting-related databases. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, candidates, clients, staff, and outside contacts. Ability to compile and analyze data furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e mail, or verbally. Excellent analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with knowledge of all aspects of the attorney recruiting process in order to perform the essential duties of the position. Exhibit high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment. Dependable team player with high energy, creativity, and vision who works collaboratively with others. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills. Ability to work overtime during peak periods of the recruiting process. Qualified candidates should send a resume and salary requirements to michael.bibbs@kattenlaw.com. Legal Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 4/27/12. (Sidley Austin LLP, New York, NY) Summary: The Legal Recruiting Coordinator provides administrative support to, and backup coverage for, the Legal Recruiting Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with Fall Recruiting and Summer Associate Program: Schedules callback interview dates for candidates. Answers calls that come in to recruiting hotline. Arrange student call back visits, schedule interviewers, and organize evaluations and other interview information for Recruiting Committee decisions. Greets candidates prior to interviews. Plan on-campus interviews, callback interviews, fall and spring recruiting activities at law schools, and the Summer Program. Participates in orientation for Summer Associates. Assists in planning summer events (including payments, attorney and Summer Associate participation, invitations, catering, and rentals). Attends Summer Associate Events. Assists in the preparation of the Summer Associate survey regarding the summer program. Track each season's recruiting statistics and give feedback to placement offices. Organize OCI hospitality suites, summer program events, cocktail receptions, and participation in campus activities and sponsorships. Maintain Firm's recruiting website, intranet site, brochures and other marketing materials. Lateral Recruiting: Works with the Legal Recruiting Manager and Practice Group Coordinators to respond to lateral hiring needs. Assists in scheduling interviews for candidates, greeting candidates, collecting evaluation forms and preparing offer letters as needed. Develops and schedules Orientation for lateral attorneys. General: Compiles NALP form data. Compiles budget information and prepares spreadsheet. Acts as point of contact for attorneys, Summer Associates and incoming Fall associates via telephone, e-mail or in-person. Carries out other administrative duties, as assigned, and provides support for the Legal Recruiting Manager and the recruiting department, as needed. Education and/or Experience: Required: Bachelor Degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college or technical school. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred: Three years law firm experience. How to Apply: Please visit www.sidleystaffcareers.com and apply following the instructions in the Print Ad or Other paragraph. Emails should be sent with subject line – Legal Recruiting Coordinator (NY). Talent Management Senior Coordinator. Posted 4/25/12. Paul Hastings LLP is seeking a Talent Management Senior Coordinator in the Firm's Washington, D.C. office. Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Talent Management function, the Senior Coordinator supports Firm strategy and coordinates talent management programs for their local office including campus recruiting, lateral recruiting, onboarding, learning and development. In this capacity, the Talent Management Senior Coordinator will: Manage recruiting, office summer associate programs, initiatives and activities; reconcile related budgets; Develop and maintain law school, search firm, and professional and diversity association relationships; Utilize the department-specific database to analyze trends, generate statistical and informational reports, and develop recommendations to resolve challenges reflected in the data; Handle administrative duties associated with all campus recruiting programs, the office summer associate program, and Global Attorney Recruiting programs, initiatives and activities; Manage and implement Firmwide and local training, development and Talent Management activities; Manage the performance review process for staff and attorneys; Implement the Associate Orientation and Integration Program; Coordinate onboarding; Assist the local AD Chairs with monitoring and approving budget items; Serve as Attorney Development liaison to all office attorneys; Support local diversity events and activities; Manage the workflow and priorities of one or more staff members; Supervise their performance and set goals, ensure their continuous professional development, provide opportunities for them to demonstrate and build skills; Perform quality assurance review of their work product; Ensure they have adequate resources to perform their duties; Work beyond scheduled hours as required, including attendance at special events in the evenings and/or on weekends; Travel as needed for recruiting programs, activities and initiatives; and Handle additional related projects as assigned. In addition, a Talent Management Senior Coordinator will be expected to have: Knowledge of legal recruiting, attorney development, human resources and administrative policies and procedures; Advanced-level written and verbal communication skills; Knowledge of legal education, career development and attorney development practices and philosophies; and Advanced-level Microsoft Office Suite and internet navigation skills. Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s or equivalent international degree (required); At least 3-5 years of experience in a professional coordination role; Some supervisory experience; and Some experience in a law firm or in law school recruiting and administration, as well as knowledge of local legal market (preferred). Paul Hastings LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If interested, please apply online at www.paulhastings.com. Attorney Recruitment Administrator. Posted 4/24/12. (Mayer Brown LLP, Chicago, IL) Responsibilities: Key resource for administration of the recruitment process for students and experienced attorneys (lateral associates, counsel and partners, secondments, LLM/foreign associates, foreign interns, and contract attorneys), including screening resumes and maintaining relationships with candidates. Responsible for all aspects of experienced attorney recruiting including review of hiring goals with practice leaders; develops and maintains relationships with search firms. Administers contract attorney projects from candidate identification through project completion. Communicates with sponsoring partners to coordinate candidate materials for lateral partner candidate proposal packets for Chicago partner candidates. Makes recommendations for summer program activities and assists with implementation of summer program, including training programs, monitoring work assignments and overseeing the evaluation process; assists with the summer program budget. Assists with on-campus recruiting activities including candidate receptions and 1L outreach. Assists with diversity outreach and pipeline initiatives for law students. Schedules Recruiting Committee meetings; responsible for maintaining recruiting activities on the summer program intranet and firm-wide calendar. Coordinates incoming secondments including immigration, housing, and other assistance. Chicago office liaison for immigration matters for staff and attorneys. Coordinates collateral promotional materials such as advertisements, brochures and gifts. Coordinates recruiting efforts with other offices as appropriate. Coordinates and assists with various office events as requested. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. 5 or more years experience recruiting highly-skilled professionals in a Professional Services environment. Familiarity with Microsoft office 2007 suite and experience with applicant tracking software strongly preferred. Strong organizational and administrative skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines. Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality and work with discretion. Able to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel. Apply here. Director of Human Resources and Employee Benefits. Posted 4/23/12. Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP, a premier mid-sized law firm in downtown Atlanta seeks a Director of Human Resources and Employee Benefits. The ideal candidate must have a degree from an accredited university and either a masters or other post graduate degree in Human Resources or a minimum of 5 years experience in a Human Resources position handling matters such as hiring, termination, employee relations, compensation and employee benefits, policy and procedures, staff recruitment, internal investigations and documentation responsibilities. Law firm experience or other professional services organization preferred. Primary Responsibilities: Management of the staff. All HR functions for all employees and all employee relations issues. Recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt staff. Assisting management with staff compensation decisions and implementation. Benefits administration for all employees and partners. Internal investigations, employee discipline, separations and terminations. Monitoring, creating, updating and guiding employees in understanding firm policies and procedures. Preparing, submitting, and maintaining reports as requested from or required by the federal or state governments. Maintaining personnel census information for various legal resources, RFP's and surveys. Managing employee benefits, including renewal and administration of health insurance, life and disability insurance, dental and vision insurance, and workers comp. Assignment of secretarial pairings. Managing the staff annual performance review process. Leading and managing the Firm's Wellness Program and other sponsored programs. Maintaining and managing all personnel records. Knowledge of and ensuring compliance with all state and federal employment related laws and regulations. Maintaining and verifying accuracy of human resource database systems. Tracking and maintenance of paid time off records. Organizing firm sponsored events. Other Requirements: Strong knowledge of current HR trends, state and federal employment related laws, including Wage and Hour laws, and employee benefits law. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management systems. Understanding of Payroll/HRIS systems helpful. Professional attitude and approach. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Dedication, commitment to excellence, and a self-starter. Punctuality and consistent attendance mandatory. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Michelle Reed at mmr@phrd.com. To learn more about Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP visit www.phrd.com. Recruiting Assistant. Posted 4/23/12. (Ford & Harrison LLP, Atlanta, Georgia) PROJECT-RELATED ACTIVITIES include organizing resumes and responding to applicants, coordinating candidate travel and interview arrangements, conducting attorney research; organizing new hire materials, uploading new hire information and bios into the firm's Intranet site and updating as needed, maintaining lateral openings page on the firm's external internet site, preparing files for all new hires and maintaining up-to-date information in file as needed. Establish strong working relationships with vendors, maintain and add applicant information to Recruiting database (data entry, attorney profiles, reviews, reports, etc.), assist Director of Recruiting with attorney Bar Association memberships as needed, work to develop and maintain strong working relationships with members of the firm (attorneys, directors and staff), and other duties as assigned. Additional project related and administrative activities include working closely with firm's Diversity Coordinator to improve diverse recruitment strategies and diversity relations, maintain firm statistical information for attorney publications and diversity-related materials, assist with Professional Development efforts, work closely with Marketing Department on Recruitment efforts and needs, assist with the summer associate and fall recruitment programs, including assigned duties related to on-campus recruiting, provide support during diversity-related, law student, summer program, and attorney social events, assist in planning of attorney and firm-wide events, data entry, filing, preparing correspondence and processing expense reports. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Prior experience of no less than two years in a law firm, recruitment, marketing or related professional services environment is required. Must possess strong organizational, administrative, and creative problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be detail and team-oriented. Strong editing, proof-reading, oral and written communication skills are essential. Exceptional client service skills are required. Must be able to shift responsibilities as necessary, work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple tasks. Please submit cover letter and resume to vlane@fordharrison.com. Learning and Development Practice Area Coordinator. Posted 4/23/12. The New York Office of Bingham McCutchen is seeking a Learning and Development Practice Area Coordinator. The Learning and Development Practice Area Coordinator will assist in the training, orientation, career development, and performance evaluations activities that support the Learning and Development department goals of attracting, retaining, training, motivating and advancing firm attorneys and staff within their assigned practice area. The incumbent will build and maintain positive relationships and channels of communications with Practice Area and Practice Group leaders in the area to which they are assigned. Responsibilities: Prepares monthly budget reports, tracks expenditures, and facilitates reimbursement processes. Produces and monitors workflow reports. Tracks and processes enrollments and renewals of state bar dues and attorney bar association memberships, maintains within HRIS system and processes payments. Assists in managing communications and planning related to legal personnel issues including modified work schedules, separations, reductions in force, secondments, sabbaticals, and office moves. Prepares departure paperwork and maintains exit interview files of departing attorneys. Assists legal recruiting team in managing communications, program scheduling and planning for orientations and summer programs including organizing catering and space, preparing and distributing materials, managing MCLE procedures and creating and tracking program evaluations. Schedules, manages communications, and prepares materials for all training programs. Conducts annual learning and development needs assessment in practice area. Produces monthly utilization reports, tracks practice group benchmark attainment and creates a gap analysis of experiences associates/counsels lack. Tracks associate completion of professional development plans. Assists with mentor program. Assists in managing evaluation process timeline, communications, tabulation and organization of data. Assists in preparing data for compensation, bonus structures and practice area decisions. Candidates must have an Associate's degree and 3-5 years of related professional development experience; law firm experience preferred. Candidates must have excellent communication, organization, teamwork, writing, customer service, analytical and problem solving skills, work well under pressure, and have the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff. Incumbents must also exercise good judgment, and prioritize and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner. Excellent computer skills including email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are also required. Reports to Senior Attorney Development Manager. Bingham McCutchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resumes to michele.iacovano@bingham.com. Recruiting Manager. Posted 4/23/12. Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe LLP is an international law firm with a vacancy for a Recruiting Manager in our San Francisco office. The Recruiting Manager will have overall management of attorney recruiting for the San Francisco office and firm-wide coordination for law student and new hire recruiting efforts. Act as the office representative to law schools, candidates, search firms, NALP and other professional organizations and other departments within Orrick. Work with relevant partners to coordinate the lateral associate and lateral partner hiring process for the San Francisco office. The Recruiting Manager will be expected to understand the firm’s vision and the Recruiting Department's role in accomplishing it, expected to know the firm and its practice groups, how to best represent Orrick and to be able to identify the credentials and traits that are good predictors of successful Orrick lawyers. Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts or Science or equivalent work experience required. Minimum of 8 years experience in recruiting, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Experience with Lawcruit and PeopleSoft preferred. Exceptional verbal and written communications and presentation skills are essential. Demonstrated leadership, organization and team-management skills. The ability to be creative and operate in a proactive manner with a broad range of professionals. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively on team and in other organizational contexts/levels. Adept at handling concurrent projects and competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. The desire and ability to work beyond the position’s written duties and assist in various areas of the firm’s operations. Ability to travel as needed. Willingness to work occasionally during irregular evening and weekend hours when required for time-sensitive, project-specific activities and/or during urgent situations. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Paralegal and Professional Staff listing at www.orrick.com/careers/. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter. Submissions without salary expectations may not be considered. No phone calls please. AA/EOE. Office Administrator. Posted 4/23/12. (Ballard Spahr) Our prestigious national law firm seeks an experienced professional to manage operations for our Denver office. The Office Administrator reports to the Office Managing Partner and to the Director of Firmwide Office Operations and Facilities. The Office Administrator will manage the support staff, office services, facilities and space planning, and will develop and implement key firm and office initiatives. He or she will collaborate with a management team that includes the administrators of the firm’s twelve other offices and the directors of other administrative areas. The Office Administrator interacts with lawyers and other professionals on a daily basis. Qualified candidates will have strong leadership, organizational, client service, and oral and written communication skills. He or she will also have experience with facilities management, budget planning and control, project management, and personnel management and development. A bachelor’s degree and prior experience in a law firm environment or other professional services is required. We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Ballard Spahr offers excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous paid time off program. For immediate consideration, please visit our career page http://www.ballardspahr.com/Careers.aspx and apply online. Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status. Legal Recruiting Coordinator. Posted 4/23/12. (Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP) Reporting to the Director of Legal Recruiting, the Legal Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating a variety of important functions for the department. Specifically, he or she will help to coordinate all aspects of the Firm’s fall recruitment program, including but not limited to: liaising with law schools and job fair administrators to register for on-campus interviews and resume collections, maintaining on-campus interview calendar, corresponding with student interviewees, preparing interview schedules for candidates and lawyers, and planning yield events and follow-up visits. This individual will also coordinate the completion of and distribution of candidate evaluations and other materials to the Hiring Committee, maintain records regarding candidates’ recruitment status and develop regular reports containing offer, acceptance, and rejection data for the Director of Legal Recruiting. Additionally, this position will play a key role in both the summer program as well as the lateral hiring process. Related responsibilities may encompass overseeing and attending events, orchestrating the summer associate orientation process, and liaising with vendors associated with departmental programs. The successful candidate will be a team player with exemplary interpersonal and relationship building skills. He or she must be proactive and self motivated and also possess exceptional project management abilities. Strong analytical and problem solving skills will be necessary as this position will be working in a solutions-driven environment. Requirements also include a Bachelor’s Degree along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in professional recruiting, or a related field, within a professional services firm. Outstanding technical abilities, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint are also required. This position is located in Boston, MA. Interested candidates should forward their resume to: HRRecruiting@choate.com. Senior Professional Development Coordinator. Posted 4/23/12. (Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP) Reporting to the Director of Professional Development, the Senior Professional Development Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating of a variety of important functions and providing high level substantive support to the entire department. Specifically, he or she will coordinate key aspects of the Firm’s midyear and annual review processes and compensation process, including timeline management, preparing documents, analyzing financial and market data, as well as facilitating the Career Development Plan process. This individual will also coordinate training and orientation programs for attorneys, including scheduling and maintaining various libraries of materials. Additionally, he or she will be involved in a wide range of other initiatives, including assisting in the development of Choate success factors and associate benchmarks, as well as assisting in the budget process, overseeing mentoring programs, coordinating internal and external survey responses and serving as a department lead with respect to the utilization of technology to create efficiencies. The successful candidate will be a team player with exemplary interpersonal and relationship building skills. He or she must be proactive and self motivated, as well as possess exceptional project management abilities. Strong analytical and problem solving skills will be necessary as this position will be working in a solutions-driven environment. Requirements also include a Bachelor’s Degree along with a minimum of 3 years experience in Professional Development (or a related field) within a professional services organization. Outstanding technical abilities, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint are also required. This position is located in Boston, MA. Interested candidates should forward their resume to HRRecruiting@choate.com.   
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