Lateral Recruiting Specialist

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Lateral Recruiting Specialist position. This position may be filled remotely or in a hybrid capacity in any of our office locations.

The Lateral Recruiting Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the recruiting and hiring processes for lateral attorneys. Utilize your skills in the full lifecycle of recruiting to source, attract, and hire lateral attorneys. Assist with coordination of recruiting and hiring of law students as needed. Essential functions include:

• Responsible for development and implementation of our lateral attorney recruiting and hiring efforts, working closely with the Director of Legal Recruiting, Lateral Recruiting Manager, other Lateral Recruiting Specialist(s), and Firm leadership.

• Manage the full lateral attorney recruiting and hiring process from intake through offer acceptance:

  • Draft and maintain associate, attorney, and senior counsel job postings.

  • Post and manage open positions on LinkedIn Recruiter and third-party job boards.

  • Review, screen, and assess resumes submitted by candidates and search firms.

  • Coordinate candidate interviews, including scheduling with internal stakeholders.

  • Enter candidate information into the recruiting database and maintain accurate, timely status updates.

  • Organize and maintain candidate records and all related information.

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates and external recruiters throughout the recruiting process.

  • Partner with firm leadership to determine and finalize offer terms.

  • Ensure all candidate due diligence is completed and that offer letters are properly drafted, approved, and issued.

• Use firm resources (i.e., Firm Prospects), and other avenues to proactively source candidates.

• Call candidates to assess interest in our firm or gather additional information.

• Build and maintain relationships with external search firms supporting lateral hiring; assist with managing and maintaining search firm agreements.

• Collaborate with Director of Legal Recruiting, Lateral Recruiting Manager, and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer on industry trends related to diversity hiring.

• Help track and monitor lateral recruiting results for purposes of Mansfield certification.

• Work with Marking & Communications team to develop materials supporting lateral recruiting efforts.

• Collaborate closely with Onboarding & Integration teams to ensure seamless transition for new hires.

• As requested, update the Firm's website content and publications.

• Make recommendations based on industry trends and other industry best practices.

• Assist the Director of Legal Recruiting and Lateral Recruiting Manager as needed in developing and monitoring the recruiting budget, approving recruiting/hiring related expenses, and paying invoices for same.

• As needed, support completion of recruiting related surveys and the updating of NALP forms.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records and files.

• Participate in professional associations for recruiting.

• Produce reports on recruiting database activity and outstanding applicants.

• When necessary, train others on recruiting team in use of recruiting database.

• Assist with the Firm’s recruiting and hiring processes for law students and summer associates on an as-needed basis.

• Special projects as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 4‐year degree required preferably in a related field; Juris Doctor Degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience working in a professional services firm; law firm experience preferred especially in recruiting, training, development, or marketing.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong initiative and self-motivation.

• High degree of attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding candidates, Firm matters, and recruiting matters.

• Ability to work under pressure, to handle conflicting priorities, and to meet deadlines.

• Ability to represent the Firm in a favorable and businesslike manner.

• Ability to work effectively with a variety of professional personalities, both inside and outside the Firm.

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the Director of Legal Recruiting, Lateral Recruiting Manager, Legal Recruiting Specialist, and the administrative and lawyer leadership of the Firm.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of all MS Office products strongly preferred.

• Ability to work after hours, as needed.

• Ability to travel to other offices as needed.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $70,000 - $142,000
• State of Colorado: $64,000 - $114,000
• State of Illinois: $63,000 - $122,000
• State of Massachusetts: $70,000 - $133,000
• State of Maryland: $68,000 - $102,000
• State of Minnesota: $70,000 - $115,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $76,000 - $137,000
• State of New York: $65,000 - $140,000
• State of Vermont: $69,000 - $132,000
• State of Washington: $68,000 - $128,000
• Washington, D.C.: $90,000 - $132,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Preferred Juris Doctor or better. Experience Required Experience working in a professional services firm Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding candidates, Firm matters, and recruiting matters Ability to represent the Firm in a favorable and businesslike manner. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of professional personalities, both inside and outside the Firm. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Law firm experience, especially in recruiting, training, development, or marketing. Knowledge of all MS Office products Equal Opportunity Employer
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