Manager-Legal Recruiting

Manager – Legal Recruiting

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients. Our 450 attorneys and government relations professionals across 17 offices proudly represent some of the highest profile and innovative companies in the nation, including more than 40 of the Fortune 100.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Manager of Legal Recruiting to join our team at Buchanan with opportunities available in either our Philadelphia, PA or Pittsburgh, PA office. This pivotal role will report directly to the Director of Legal Recruiting and work closely with members of Firm management, including the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Talent Officer, the Chief Experience Officer and the Hiring Partner.  The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire recruitment lifecycle for associates and certain specialists while being a secondary supporter and contributor to shareholder level recruitment.  

Hybrid Work Schedule: Our Firm operates on a hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with occasional travel to other offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the recruitment process for associate and specialist legal recruitment, including sourcing, evaluating submitted materials, interviewing, preparing offers and managing candidate and recruiter relationships. 
• Collaborate with Section leadership to identify and fulfill lateral hiring needs.
• Serve as the Firm’s representative to outside recruiters, partnering with Section leadership to identify and assess top candidates.
• Utilize Firm resources to generate reports and identify potential candidates for outreach.
• Screen candidate submissions and determine which candidates progress to Section evaluations.
• Present potential hires to Firm leadership/Hiring Committee.
• Manage, evaluate and constantly evolve the recruiting process to ensure timely communication with candidates for a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Organize and streamline interview schedules to facilitate meaningful exchanges of information, including developing interview teams and preparing interviewers.
• Oversee candidate communications and maintain comprehensive database management for all student and non-partner level lateral recruiting.
• Prepare offer letters for associate hires, summer associates, and other specialists.
• Stay informed on key recruitment and industry trends, implementing innovative strategies to source lateral candidates.
• Cultivate strong relationships with target law schools, establishing a presence and attending on-campus events to promote the Firm.
• Identify Firm attorneys to participate in candidate interviews, prepare interviewers, and facilitate the offer process.
• Support the Recruiting & Development Specialist with the Firm's Summer Associate Program, assisting with oversight of social events, training, assignments, and evaluations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members in the legal recruiting department.
• Ensure compliance with Firm policies and guidelines as well as tracking the recruiting budget and expenses.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of legal recruiting experience within a law firm, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to manage all facets of high-volume legal recruiting Firm-wide.
• Exceptional interviewing, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Team player committed to maintaining superior professionalism.
• Self-starter with creative problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Tenacious, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Discreet in handling confidential information.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and participate in Firm and recruiting-related events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with LawCruit and Leopard Solutions is preferred.

Why should you work at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC?

Our Firm offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Hybrid work schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday
• WorkWell wellness program, including free use of the Calm App
• Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care!)
• Access to our Firm-wide emergency assistance fund
• Free full access to LinkedIn Learning
• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Program
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.