Manager of Legal Recruiting

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Ballard Spahr has an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Legal Recruiting, adding value to the development of entry level and lateral recruiting and integration strategies for the Firm. The chosen candidate will oversee, and coordinate firm-wide activities related to lateral associates and select Counsel recruiting, onboarding, and integration. This position, along with other members of the Legal Talent Recruitment team, will be responsible for student recruiting, including the development of key law school relationships in various markets. This position offers a hybrid schedule and can be based out of any Ballard Spahr office. Preference will be given to candidates located in one of our Western offices.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.

• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.

• Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.

• Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

In collaboration with the Director of Legal Recruiting, the Legal Talent Recruiting Team, the Partner in Charge of Attorney Career Advancement, and the Firmwide Hiring Partner(s), the Manager will:

• Recruit and integrate the Firm's Associates, Attorneys and select Counsel, including Summer Associates.

• Identify entry level and lateral recruiting needs and opportunities.

• Source qualified candidates and coordinate the logistics of the recruiting and interview process.

• Manage relationships with recruiters and recruiting firms engaged for lateral searches and market intelligence.

• Provide support to the Firm's summer program as well as entry level and lateral onboarding, orientation and integration plans for new lawyers.

• Collaborate with the Director of Legal Recruiting to create an inclusive talent pool for open positions.

• Develop and maintain quality written recruiting materials and coordinate or draft external and internal communications, press releases, and events surrounding lateral attorney arrivals.

• Keep up to date with market compensation and collaborate with team members to make recommendations related to compensation changes.

What We're Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Is proactive, a self-starter, and generates innovative ideas, approaches, and solutions.

• Strategic Thinking: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are required.

• Professionalism: Demonstrated leadership that supports the firm mission, vision, and values and demonstrates a commitment to the firm and firm policies

• Detail-oriented: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

• Technical Skills: Demonstrates a high degree of proficiency in the firm's computer applications and document management system, including but not limited to MS Office and other applications.

Required Experience:

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with at least two years of experience in recruiting in a law firm or similar environment. Extensive knowledge of the lateral recruiting process in a law firm environment is preferred; a law degree is a plus.

The salary range for this position is from $135,000 - $165,000, which reflects the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the Firm's website.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and help advance our strategic vision as a destination firm for top talent.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.