Director of Recruiting

D3 Search is actively seeking a Director of Legal Recruiting for a respected California-based law practice with a well-established office situated in San Francisco, CA (94105).Position Title:Director of Legal RecruitingImportant Note: 8+ years legal recruiting experience in a LAW FIRM is REQUIRED. Both associate and partner level legal recruiting expertise is REQUIRED.Location/Map:San Francisco, CA (94105)Employment Status:Full-time/direct hire employment opportunity.Employer Work Model:Flex hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote).Important Note: Employer will NOT offer/entertain a fully remote work request.Summary:The Director of Recruiting will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for attorneys and professional staff, aligning recruitment efforts with the firm's growth objectives and talent needs. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the legal industry and a proven track record in recruitment. This role is crucial for driving growth and maintaining the firm's reputation as a premier employer in the legal industry. This position requires the individual reside in California (San Francisco, CA).Core Responsibilities:Collaborate with Section Leaders, Department Heads, and Executive Leadership to shape long-term recruiting strategies aligned with the firm's strategic goals.Lead the integration of staff recruitment into the firm's broader talent acquisition framework, ensuring that both attorney and staff hiring meets the firm's evolving needs.Anticipate future hiring demands and implement proactive recruitment strategies to meet the firm's staffing goals across all levels, including attorneys, administrative professionals, and specialized roles.Foster strategic relationships with external search firms, recruitment networks, and industry leaders to position the firm as a preferred employer in competitive markets.Recruitment | Lateral Associate Attorneys & Partners:Lead the Strategic Growth and Lateral Partner Recruiting Committee, driving the strategic identification and recruitment of high-value lateral partners, and ensuring alignment with the firm's growth objectives and culture.Manages all aspects of the lateral partner hiring process, including performing department/practice group specific needs assessments; engaging appropriate search firms; identifying partner candidates and appropriately vetting them; facilitating strategy meetings and calls with Section and Practice Group leadership.Develops and manages relationships with preferred search firms to promote the Firm and lateral opportunities; works with Practice Groups and Marketing to develop lateral recruitment collateral for search firms and candidates.Collaborate with Professional Development and Section and/or Practice Group Leaders to facilitate seamless integration for lateral hires and support their long-term success.Professional Staff Recruitment & Team Management:Oversee the professional staff recruitment efforts, working closely with department heads to identify and address hiring needs in alignment with business goals.Oversee and mentor the recruiting team, providing strategic direction and support for recruiting prioritization.Foster a high-performance culture focused on results, collaboration, and innovation in recruitment practices.Recruitment Data/Trends & Law Firm Branding:Analyze internal and external recruitment data to identify trends, forecast hiring needs, and provide strategic insights to firm leadership.Monitor industry trends, including compensation, offer structures, and market demand, to ensure the firm remains competitive.Enhance the firm's reputation as an employer of choice by collaborating with industry associations, law schools and professional organizations to increase visibility and promote the firm as a top employer in key talent pools.In collaboration and partnership with HR, design and optimize a best-in-class candidate journey from initial engagement through to onboarding, ensuring that every touchpoint reflects the employer brand and fosters a positive experience.Budget & Resource Management:Develop and manage the recruiting budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to support recruitment goals and events.Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications:8+ years of experience in recruiting, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment. 5+ years of management experience.Bachelor's degree. A JD or advanced degree is a plus.Proven experience in developing, implementing, and iterating a strategic talent acquisition plan(s) that aligns to a firm's overall strategic plan.Strong leadership capabilities with an ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the firm.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and talent strategy.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with firm leadership, candidates, and external partners.Proficient in applicant tracking systems and recruitment software.Strong analytical skills and experience with metrics-driven decision-making.Annual Salary/Compensation:Salary is up to 290K (DOE/DOQ).Health Benefits Snapshot:Comprehensive & robust health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking onsite, continuing education contributions and many other employee-centered perks, etc. Highly collaborative, collegial and supportive work environment.If interested in this full-time/direct hire Director of Legal Recruiting role with this highly respected CA-based law practice situated in San Francisco, CA (94105), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:Don Moser | D3 Search??don@ | ?? 213-785-2485?? D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search), and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Created: 2025-03-10