Professional Development and Legal Recruiting Manager - Bay Area

Company: NALP (National Association for Law Placement) Grou
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has an opening for a Professional Development and Recruiting Manager to be based in our San Francisco office. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,200 lawyers located in 15 offices in six countries. Working with the Legal Personnel team, the Manager provides strategic direction and administrative support to the partners in Willkie's San Francisco and Palo Alto offices. The position reports to the Chief Human Resources and works closely with the Legal Personnel team across the US. At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. As such, we are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you. Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with our other US offices, manage campus recruiting efforts including:
  • Law school outreach,
  • On-campus interviews, callbacks, follow-up, and the San Francisco and Palo Alto summer program.
  • Manage Professional Development Programs including:
    • Initiating and developing programming for Bay Area associates,
    • Supporting firm management and operating committees on the associate retention programs and the performance management process,
    • Managing and maintaining personnel data for the Bay Area attorneys,
    • Monitoring local market and staying informed with current market trends,
    • Tracking and confirming attorney compliance with California Bar admission rules.
    • Manage on-boarding and integration of newly hired law clerks.
    • Collaborate with the Diversity & Inclusion Committee on office-specific D&I initiatives.
    • Contribute to an array of other programs as needed.
    • Assist with HR Staff personnel matters and events.
    • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
      • Four or more years' experience in professional services.
      • Bachelor's degree.
      • Knowledge of legal recruiting, associate development, and/or human resources.
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of personnel.
      • Accuracy and attention to detail.
      • A self-starter who has the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the Talent Management team and firm leadership.
      • Ability to provide leadership and support for detailed and complex tasks.
      • Flexibility in the midst of multiple and/or changing priorities.
      • Integrity - strong professional and ethical standards; must observe confidentiality of personnel and Firm matters.
      • Proficiency in Outlook, MS Office Suite, and familiarity with Asana, viRecruit, or a similar recruiting database.
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