Legal Recruiting Manager - Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff : Job Details

Who We AreAt Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service toour clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at .Working with Us - Come and Be Benesch! We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Senior Legal Recruiting Manager in our Chicago office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.Position Summary:Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your recruiting and relationship building skills make a tangible difference? Do you have a passion for being part of a team that finds amazing talent to help build an organization from the ground up? Then you may be interested in our Senior Legal Recruiting Manager position. This role is perfect for the recruiter who excels fitting the pieces of the puzzle together, is detail-oriented and desires a strong sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. Join Benesch and play a pivotal role in shaping the recruiting success of our organization.The Senior Legal Recruiting Manager is responsible for supporting the Firm's Director of Legal Recruiting in managing lateral attorney recruiting firm-wide, from branding support in the firm's respective markets, to creating a talent pipeline, sourcing candidates, managing the candidate experience, and successfully bringing top talent into the firm. In addition, the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager is to identify and recommend process improvement and ensure the firm's DEI goals are considered related to all recruiting efforts.Essential Functions:

Conduct and manage Firmwide attorney searches for all practice groups across all office locations from start to finish; compile job posting language, identify search tactics, identify and recruit top talent, engage recruiters when necessary, manage candidate interview, selection and offer process.

Establish and maintain vendor relationships, such as external recruiters, as appropriate.

Work closely with Chief Talent Officer and Director of Legal Recruiting to push DEI goals forward related to recruiting and hiring.

Manage the utilization of viRecruit, the firm's resume database, including demographics on candidates for Mansfield Rule Certification and other initiatives.

Manage content on Careers page of the Firm's website, working closely with our Marketing Department.

Identify ways to use technology to recruit top talent and brand Benesch as an employer of choice.

Utilize Leopard List to its full capabilities related to talent pipeline, candidate identification, and reporting trends in lateral movement in the firm's respective.

Maintain up-to-date and fresh recruiting videos; work closely with Marketing Department to share content on Firm social media sites regularly.

Work closely with Marketing Department to maintain recruiting.

Send periodic communications firm-wide regarding current openings.

In coordination with the Director of Legal Recruiting, communicate regularly with Practice Group Chairs regarding the status of open positions, along with other information that will be helpful to them in understanding market trends, access to talent, and opportunities.

Establish and maintain relationships with attorneys and professionals across the Firm to be best positioned to sell candidates on the Benesch experience.

Manage the Firm's Judicial Clerkship recruiting initiative, positioning the Firm to attract and recruit lawyers transitioning out of judicial clerkships into private practice.Additional Responsibilities:

Assist with special projects as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.Confidentiality:Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of a confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.Qualifications:The Senior Legal Recruiting Manager must have a Bachelor's Degree. A minimum of 5 years of lateral attorney recruiting experience in a law firm or legal recruiting environment is required. Must be proficient in ViRecruit, LawCruit or similar ATS. An ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, along with strong organizational skills and a client service attitude are required. Must possess a strong desire to learn and be part of a team, have an interest in technology, and be social media savvy. Ability to travel as needed and work overtime/evenings periodically required.Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-###-#### or email at Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr