Michael Best & Friedrich is actively seeking a Recruiting Manager to focus on our national hiring efforts. The main focus of this position will be managing our law school recruiting and summer associate programs. This position will also handle some lateral attorney, professional staff and other hiring efforts along with assisting in the management of the recruiting team. This position will report directly to the Director of Recruiting and will collaborate with the firmwide recruiting team, hiring partner, summer program co-chairs, office managing partners, practice group chairs and other firm leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and implement strategies to brand and market the Firm to law schools and guide campus outreach initiatives with the recruiting team to ensure a consistent approach across the Firm.
• Facilitate the on-campus interview (OCI) process firmwide including school selections, callback scheduling, hiring statistics and the offer process, including follow-up efforts.
• Plan and organize all aspects of the summer associate program including updating of summer manual, assignment of summer mentors and advisors, orientation schedules, assisting with office & secretarial assignments, tracking all summer associate work assignments and evaluations, planning, organizing, and attending summer activities (social, training, etc.), managing the summer associate program budget, etc.
• Focus on efforts to increase the Firm’s recruiting presence on social media and the firm’s website.
• Regularly review recruitment and hiring processes and recommend modifications that result in better efficiencies.
• Prepare and organize National Association for Law Placement (NALP) forms and law school forms.
• Responsible for the overall functioning and maintenance of student hiring data in the Firm’s applicant tracking software program (Lawcruit) in support of the law student recruiting process to include producing appropriate weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports, providing technical support and training to other users of the system.
• Work closely with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee to drive efforts to actively recruit diverse candidates to the firm.
• Maintains knowledge of industry best practices impacting compliance, policy, and the recruitment and retention of attorneys by establishing contacts in the legal industry (e.g., professional associations and educational groups, and professional development efforts).
• Coordinate some aspects of lateral hiring, including working directly with Firm management to fill hiring needs, coordinating the advertising of lateral positions, reviewing resumes, creating prospect lists, conducting candidate outreach, preparing interview schedules, creating offer letters, etc.
• Assist with training, managing, coaching, and mentoring some of the recruiting team, including writing and conducting performance evaluations in conjunction with review meetings.
• Assist with managing the recruitment efforts for the department including assisting in drafting job descriptions, interviewing, and providing new employee orientation to all new hires on recruiting departmental procedures.
• Assist with maintaining and managing time & attendance system for recruiting department.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.

Job Requirements:

Bring Your Best
Knowledge Base & Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of recruitment experience with at least some experience in the legal recruiting field
• Team management experience preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects while managing critical deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs

Adaptability:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

The Company
This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world.
We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location
We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients.
This position can be located in our Broomfield, Chicago, Denver, Madison, Milwaukee, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C. or Waukesha office.

Why You Should Apply
At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, all programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Learning and Growth

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Career Development Planning
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total Compensation

• Competitive Base Pay
• Annual Merit Review/Incentive Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Generous PTO Plus 9 Paid Holidays

Planning for the Future

• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Short & Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave

Culture and Workplace

• Respected organization with Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate
• Performance Recognition

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

We are not accepting search firm submissions at this time.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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