Saul Ewing LLP is a full-service, national law firm with more than 400 attorneys and a team of top-notch business professionals, all working together to deliver practical, proactive advice and excellent client service. Our diversity of thought, focus on innovation, cross-serving practices, and culture of coaching create a collegial and supportive environment that inspires us to deliver inspired solutions. Working at Saul Ewing provides the support of a large firm and the close connections with your colleagues like a boutique. We are looking for the next member of our close-knit team!

We are seeking a Manager of Law Student Recruitment. This position may be filled in our Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC offices. This is a hybrid position. This role will involve the management of all student-related recruiting, the Firm’s annual summer associate program, and all aspects of campus involvement. This position reports to the Director of Attorney Recruiting and is responsible for managing Coordinator level support.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Work with Director of Attorney Recruiting, Hiring Partner, and departmental leadership on short and long-term hiring strategies to support summer associate recruitment efforts.
• Manage campus recruitment efforts including law school outreach and creating and maintaining relationships with law schools career services offices, law alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee fall student recruiting process, including follow-up efforts and events. Travel to on-campus events as needed.
• Prepare and present hiring outcome reports and analyses for the Hiring Committee and firm leadership.
• Manage and maintain student group partnerships, and plan and execute networking events.
• Develop and implement new strategies and programs to attract and identify student candidates.
• Oversee hiring for 1L pipeline programs.
• Manage all aspects of summer associate program, including assignments, evaluations, feedback, and training.
• Plan and execute all social activities for the summer program. Attend summer associate events and other firm-sponsored recruiting events.
• Conduct annual interview training for all attorneys involved with student recruiting.
• Work with marketing department to create branding and marketing for summer program and firm in connection with on-campus recruitment and ongoing recruiting efforts.
• Partner on execution of the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan through coordination with the DEI Manager and DEI Committee.
• Partner with the firm’s Pro Bono Manager on opportunities for student involvement.
• Prepare summer associate and fall recruiting annual budget and review, monitor, and approve related expenses throughout the year.
• Collaborate with Lateral Associate Recruiting team and Professional Development team to enhance knowledge sharing and cross-team collaboration and support.
• Partner with Professional Development team on integration of new joiners who were former summer associates.
• Keep Recruiting and Professional Development teams updated on changes surrounding the Next Gen bar exam, implications of the UBE and the impact in relevant jurisdictions.
• Keep current on trends in recruiting through professional development seminars/conferences and peer networking.
• Develop and manage technology-related recruiting resources to enhance the success of student recruiting (i.e. due diligence, attorney/recruiting statistics, market data, trends, lateral movement, former prospects, alumni, recruiting website, etc.).
• Responsible for other special projects and related duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Other Job-Related Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. JD degree or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, one of which was in a law firm or similar setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Understanding of the wide-ranging areas of law practiced by a full-service law firm.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to effectively prioritize department work requirements and delegate effectively.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Experience with leading and supervising others.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter when needed.
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Comfort working across offices and with colleagues in a hybrid environment.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgement.
• Strong sense of urgency and professional client service orientation.
• Flexibility to travel, adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

About Saul Ewing LLP

Saul Ewing LLP is a full-service law firm that offers clients the national reach and sophisticated experience of a large firm and the local connections and value of a boutique firm. We have 16 locations spanning from the east coast to the mid-west and counsel clients across the entire United States and internationally. Working at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr provides the support of a large firm and the close connections with your colleagues like a boutique. We are looking for the next member of our close-knit team!

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