Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

Tailor your resume to this Lateral Recruiting Specialist role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against Husch Blackwell's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Lateral Recruiting Specialist posting at Husch Blackwell — free, in seconds.

About the Role

The Lateral Recruiting Specialist will coordinate and execute the recruiting and hiring processes for lateral attorneys, utilizing full lifecycle recruiting skills to source, attract, and hire lateral attorneys. They will also assist with the coordination of recruiting and hiring of law students as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsible for development and implementation of 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 and other avenues to proactively source candidates.
Call candidates to assess interest in the 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 legal recruiting leadership and DEI leadership to identify industry trends related to diversity hiring.
Help track and monitor lateral recruiting results for purposes of Mansfield certification.
Work with Marketing & 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 in developing and monitoring the recruiting budget, approving recruiting/hiring related expenses, and paying invoices.
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 the recruiting team in use of the 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.

Requirements

4-year degree required preferably in a related field; Juris Doctor Degree preferred or commensurate professional or educational experience.
3+ 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.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting
Sourcing candidates
Attracting candidates
Hiring candidates
LinkedIn Recruiter
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
MS Office products

Location

Remote

Work Type

Fully remote

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

4-year degree
Juris Doctor Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

State of California: $72,000- $146,000
State of Colorado: $66,000- $118,000
State of Connecticut: $57,000- $144,000
State of Illinois: $65,000- $126,000
State of Massachusetts: $72,000- $137,000
State of Maryland: $70,000- $105,000
State of Maine: $49,000- $113,000
State of Minnesota: $72,000- $119,000
Jersey City, NJ: $78,000- $141,000
State of New York: $67,000- $144,000
State of Virginia: $47,000- $136,000
State of Vermont: $71,000- $136,000
State of Washington: $70,000- $132,000
Washington, D.C.: $93,000- $136,000

Benefits

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
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.