Sr. Legal (Partner) Recruiting Specialist

The Senior Legal Recruiting Specialist is responsible for supporting the firm’s partner recruiting processes and providing a positive and consistent experience for candidates and key stakeholders.
This position also supports key initiatives which enable the firm to attract a diverse group of qualified candidates.
Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Senior Manager, Lateral Partner Recruiting A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters.
It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead.
To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.
We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other.
We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law.
And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.
If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.
*Location*: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Long Island, NY; Providence, RI; Rochester, NY *Responsibilities:* * Work with the legal recruiting team, Senior Director, Legal Recruiting and other firm leadership on department initiatives, recruiting and integration efforts.
* Consult with practice group leaders and sponsoring attorney(s) on hiring needs.
* Conduct an intake call with sponsoring attorney(s) to propose a candidate search strategy.
* Review resumes and conduct initial telephone interviews to determine which candidates are qualified.
* Schedule interviews, collect feedback, and manage travel arrangements when needed.
* Manage full cycle of the search, including approval(s), due diligence and background clearance process.
* Ensure the candidate is admitted and in good standing with the appropriate Bars.
This includes educating the sponsoring partner and candidate on the requirements.
* Draft job description and source candidates using a variety of methods.
* Create and maintain relationships with search firms to maximize firm/position marketing and negotiate agreement terms as needed.
* Ensure the recruiting database, candidate files, correspondence and records are maintained on a continuous basis.
* Manage offer approval process, working with firm leadership to determine offer terms, prepare offer materials and other related items.
Collect the necessary materials from a candidate, conduct reference checks, report on the results, and prepare offer letters.
* Manage competitive intelligence research projects.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to support the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts as they pertain to recruitment; ensure that all candidate records meet the firm’s DE&I reporting requirements.
* Manage monthly budget reports and maintain cost control measures.
* Coordinate and perform due diligence on agency engagements for project needs.
* Manage agency engagement logistical needs internally and externally.
* Monitor performance of agency project attorneys.
* Train and supervise junior and new team members on processes and best practices.
* Stay abreast of changes in the industry and share competitive market intelligence on hiring data and potential opportunities that could contribute to the firm’s growth.
* Manage industry survey processes, including Vault, Chambers, National Association for Law Placement.
* Collaborate with other teams as appropriate to obtain non-recruiting data.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
_To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.
_ Job Requirements: * Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal recruiting, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
* Bachelor’s Degree required.
Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
* Strong organization, attention-to-detail, and project management skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and competing demands.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; prior experience with document management systems (i.
e.
, NetDocuments) preferred.
* Familiarity with an electronic applicant tracking systems (i.
e.
, LawCruit) preferred.
* Client-driven team player with strong client service skills.
* Demonstrated ability to keep information confidential and professional.
* Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, interacting with all levels of firm personnel with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated creativity, initiative, enthusiasm, and good judgment.
* Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
* Ability to learn quickly and apply training to practical issues.
In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, are as follows.
* Boston, MA: $87,540 to $125,215 * Chicago, IL: $83,895 to $119,995 * Washington, DC: $87,540 to $125,215 * New York, NY: $91,200 to $130,430 * Long Island, NY: $91,200 to $130,430 * Providence, RI: $80,250 to $114,780 * Rochester, NY: $72,950 to $104,345 In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.
Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salar(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.
_Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
_ _To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify.
All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility.
Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.
_ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL