Regional Attorney Hiring Manager

THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us the designation as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Alston & Bird LLP is seeking an Attorney Hiring Manager for its Washington, DC and Chicago offices, resident in Washington, DC. This individual will work closely with the Director of Attorney Hiring and will have primary responsibility for the management, implementation, and daily function of recruitment for entry-level attorneys, non-partner lateral attorneys, and senior policy advisors, as well as the law student hiring process, on-campus engagement, and the summer associate program for the Washington, DC and Chicago offices. Successful candidates must have sufficient work experience, together with high-level personal leadership abilities, to enable them to plan for, implement, and supervise various recruiting functions and staff, as well as possess the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and in a team-oriented environment.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as a strategic partner in the planning and implementation of summer program recruiting, entry-level hiring, and non-partner lateral attorney and senior policy advisor hiring.
• Takes a participatory role in the strategic growth of the Washington, DC and Chicago offices, including working closely with the Hiring Partner and Partner-in-Charge of each office, building relationships with outside legal search firms, and staying abreast of market conditions and trends.
• Maintains relationships with outside vendors, search consultants, candidates, law school placement offices, and peers.
• Collaborates with Hiring Partners to facilitate the Washington, DC and Chicago Hiring Committees.
• Serves as a member of the Washington, DC and Chicago Diversity & Inclusion Committees and works to both demonstrate and support the firm’s commitment to its core values of diversity and inclusion.
• Participates in departmental reporting to the Associates Committee.
• Manages the Attorney Hiring budget for the Washington, DC and Chicago offices.
• Serves as a member of the Firm’s Executive Staff.
• Manages and mentors the Senior Attorney Hiring Coordinator for Washington, DC and Chicago.
• Serves as a member of the Washington Area Legal Recruitment Administrators Association (WALRAA).
• Serves as a member of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP).
• Travel required: Visit Chicago office at least once per quarter – and more often during the Summer Associate Program; attend law student and on-campus engagement events as needed; travel to Atlanta at least once per year; attend biennial Executive Staff retreat.
• Works on firmwide departmental projects as needed.
• Other duties as requested by the Director of Attorney Hiring and Hiring Partners.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong business acumen and executive presence.
• Works as a team member, exhibits leadership in the office, and shows respect for co-workers.
• Demonstrates teamwork, creativity, a desire for continuous improvement, and commitment to the profession.
• Commitment to providing superior customer service.
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the firm.
• Thorough knowledge of Firm standards, practices, and procedures to effectively meet department needs. 
• Thorough organizational skills for prioritizing workload and recruiting efforts. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, and deal with demanding deadlines; strong attention to detail and team-oriented attitude. 
• Advanced knowledge of PC applications, including the entire suite of MS Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with applicant tracking and law firm market intelligence applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 6+ years of experience with law firm attorney recruitment.
• A minimum of 3+ years of management experience within an Attorney Hiring Team or similar function.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our Washington DC office and may not be applicable to other locations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alston & Bird LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.

Alston & Bird also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to individuals who require an accommodation based on religion, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as required by applicable law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact donavan.mclean@alston.com.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening, which may include professional references and a background screening, consistent with applicable law.

SEARCH FIRMS AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Alston & Bird does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies. Any resume or candidate information submitted without a prior written agreement with Alston & Bird will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired.