Legal Recruiting Manager

YUKEVICH l CAVANAUGH is seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager who will manage all aspects of recruiting and hiring within the legal department. This includes developing and executing recruitment strategies, fostering relationships with hiring managers, and working with external recruiting agencies to source, evaluate, and onboard top legal talent. This role requires a deep understanding of legal talent trends, effective recruitment methods, and the ability to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously.

YUKEVICH l CAVANAUGH looks for people who are enthusiastic to grow their skills and take on new responsibilities to provide high-level value-add support for the professional (s) they cover, along with a willingness to pitch in and collaborate with other administrative team members.

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy & Planning:

· Develop and execute comprehensive legal recruiting strategies to attract top-tier legal talent.

· Partner with senior leadership and legal hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create role-specific recruitment plans.

· Stay informed on industry trends and talent pool dynamics to adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.

· Proactively source candidates through multiple channels, including legal job boards, social media, networking events, and relationships with law schools.

· Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential candidates for future openings.

· Leverage relationships with external recruiters and search firms to identify specialized talent.

Candidate Screening & Interviewing:

· Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates’ qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for the organization.

· Coordinate interviews with attorneys and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

· Manage candidate experience from first contact through to offer acceptance.

Offer & Negotiation Process:

· Prepare and extend offers to candidates, including compensation and benefits details, and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the negotiation process.

· Collaborate with hiring managers on best practices for offer structuring and ensure alignment with budget and compensation frameworks.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience Required

· 5+ years of experience in legal recruiting, with at least 2-3 years in a management role.

· Strong knowledge of the legal industry, including law firm structures, legal practices, and professional development programs.

· Proven ability to develop and execute successful recruiting strategies and meet hiring goals.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

· Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

· Ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

General Requirements

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Demonstrates an eager, can-do attitude, willing and wanting to learn and take on projects as needed in dynamic environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are required.
• Must be very organized.
• Ability to manage time and priorities well in a deadline-driven, fast paced department.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, with timely resolution, demonstrating an ability to work independently with limited guidance and exercise independent judgment, including knowing when to elevate concerns or issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.
• Technology savvy and willing to learn new systems.
• Highly responsive and able to work on evenings and weekends when needed to support business needs.

Reporting Relationships

This role will report to the Executive Director and Office Managing Partner located in the Los Angeles Office.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based year-end bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

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The firm also offers Benefits offerings. Includes comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match after one year of employment;
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance;
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; nine paid holidays. Commuter benefit plan for parking and transit. Benefits eligibility is the 1st day of the month following 30 days of continuance full-time employment.