Director of Recruiting

• Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract, recruit, and onboard top talent, using both traditional and innovative sources to create a pipeline of qualified candidates with a focus on diverse talent.
• Oversee and direct all aspects of the summer associate recruitment process.
• Oversee and direct all lateral attorney and staff recruitment, including working with administrative and shareholder leadership on strategic lateral shareholder recruitment.
• Serve as a thought partner and resource for local office leadership and functional administrative teams with regard to legal support staffing and other administrative staffing needs and recruiting; work with the director of administration and department directors to provide guidance and, as needed and appropriate, manage the recruiting process.
• Oversee development of communication and marketing materials, including the OD careers website, social media, and electronic communications.
• Assess and report on market intelligence, staying abreast of developments in recruiting to ensure that the firm’s recruiting strategy and processes are innovative and effective.
• Own the recruiting budget to ensure the best, most effective use of firm resources.
• Working with the director of administration and department directors, when appropriate, to manage and provide guidance to practice office recruiting managers and teams.
• Lead and develop a strong, professional, and responsive team of subject-matter experts.
• Serve as the subject matter expert with regard to recruiting platforms and technology; streamline and improve existing recruiting processes and tools with a constant focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other directors and senior executives as a member of the firm’s administrative leadership team.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of law firm recruiting experience, including 3+ years in a management role.
• Preference for candidates with a Juris Doctor degree and experience in the practice of law.
• Strong commitment to client service.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written as well as a positive, high-energy professional demeanor; ability to present the firm’s recruiting protocols in a clear and concise manner at firm events.
• Knowledge of legal employment issues.
• Sensitivity towards the needs of diverse and multicultural constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
• Strong organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple, competing deadlines.
• Excellent project management and team management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills; resourceful with the ability to find creative solutions and avenues to fill the firm’s recruiting needs.
• Assertive, confident, and resilient.
• Highly responsive.
• Financially responsible with a track-record of budgeting and tracking expenses to ensure the most effective, efficient use of resources.
• Excellent computer and technical skills, including PowerPoint, Excel and database management.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time post-pandemic.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.