https://careers.aila.org Latest AILA Career Center Jobs Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:07:27 Z https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15143421/recruiting-coordinator-lateral-recruiting-multiple-locations https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15143421/recruiting-coordinator-lateral-recruiting-multiple-locations Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ballard Spahr has a new and exciting opportunity that can be available in our Atlanta, Minneapolis, New Jersey, Phoenix or Philadelphia office. As part of a hands-on collaborative team, this position will assist with daily operations for recruiting lateral associates, of counsel, and attorneys through all phases of the recruitment and onboarding processes, and assist on planning orientations and facilitating the integration program for all new hires. The chosen individual will be a detail-oriented, self-starter who will be responsible for posting jobs, drafting and preparing correspondence, data entry, scheduling candidate interviews and preparing candidate materials. The coordinator also will assist in hosting lateral candidates visiting the firm for interviews as well as hosting new hires during orientation. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. The ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize tasks and respond effectively with competing deadlines is required. The ability to work beyond standard work hours may be necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a professional environment; prior law firm experience is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required; experience with viRecruit, FileSite and a conference room booking program desired. Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.  Excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous paid time off program is offered.  For immediate consideration, please visit our career page https://jobs.silkroad.com/BallardSpahr/Careers and apply online.  Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 benefits package includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; generous paid time off program; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:13:55 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15128925/diversity-equity-inclusion-manager https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15128925/diversity-equity-inclusion-manager San Francisco, California, Keker, Van Nest & Peters is a litigation-focused law firm in San Francisco with more than 100 lawyers and 90 staff.  Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key part of our business strategy that permeates our culture and values, our day-to-day operations, our work with our clients, and our engagement in communities where we live and work. We want our firm to be a place where all people can enjoy a sense of belonging and feel empowered to contribute and grow. The diverse perspectives and experiences that our people bring to their work drive innovation and excellence. They create a vibrant and dynamic workforce that make us uniquely prepared to serve our clients. To support our work in this area, we are currently seeking a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager.    The role of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager will work closely with the Director of Administration, Director of Attorney Recruiting and Development, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and the firm’s Affinity Groups.  As a newly-created position within our firm, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager will be responsible for conceiving, promoting, and implementing policies and programs that enhance Keker’s culture and support our goals to foster, recruit, retain, and promote diverse attorneys and staff. Responsibilities: Lead and manage programs related to internal and external diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives including our annual diversity scholarship program. Develop relationships with key internal stakeholders and with our diverse attorneys and staff to identify priorities and challenges for the DE&I team to address. Recommend solutions and action items. Lead DE&I efforts from inception to implementation. Manage data and analytics related to surveys, RFPs, special programs (e.g. Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule), and internal and external data, including partnering with Finance and other internal functions to conduct sophisticated projections and analyses. Track the Firm’s progress through analyses of quantitative and qualitative data. Provide support and guidance to firm staff and attorneys regarding DE&I issues. Generate recommendations for the development of training content in support of our DE&I agenda and for impactful and topical speakers for the DE&I speaker series. Support law school on-campus interviewing programs and processes including managing pipeline programs, collaborating to organize on-campus outreach activities, and supporting diversity-related technology or events. Partner with our Business Development and Marketing Director to build internal and external DE&I branding. Assist with the planning and coordination of internal and external DE&I workshops, programs and meetings, including but not limited to sponsorships, attendance, catering, audio-visual, marketing, and promotion. Manage the firm's annual DE&I budget. Provide regular updates to the firm about our DE&I goals, actions, and progress. Speak confidently with clients about Keker, Van Nest & Peters’s DE&I efforts. Stay informed on DE&I trends, innovation, best practices, and emerging issues and solutions. Establish, nurture, and manage relationships with peer firms, DE&I organizations, consultants, vendors and others who offer access to knowledge and opportunities that will help Keker grow and progress. Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required. Law firm or professional services experience preferred. Two to four years of diversity, equity and inclusion experience preferred. Conversant and current in diversity, equity and inclusion best practices and trends. Candidate must have the ability to work independently, exercise discretion and judgment to reach strategic objectives, and be highly motivated. Excellent editing, writing and oral communication skills. Highly organized, with strong attention to detail. A strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Seeking candidates with a track record of: Successful collaboration; Comfort with data and analytics; Effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously; Identifying and implementing solutions that deliver results; Understanding organizational culture and building the relationships necessary to have DE&I recommendations respected and accepted; Respecting the multi-faceted nature of DE&I challenges -- examining the many sides of an issue in the process of making recommendations or crafting solutions; Taking ideas and projects from inception to completion via detailed execution. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:06:13 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15074502/morgan-lewis-ny-attorney-recruiting-coordinator https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15074502/morgan-lewis-ny-attorney-recruiting-coordinator New York, New York, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms with over 4000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator reporting to the Attorney Recruiting Manager. This position will reside in the New York office and will be responsible for coordinating a wide range of activities supporting the overall planning, management and administration of student and lateral attorney recruiting and integration, including student recruiting, planning of the summer associate program, lateral recruiting, orientation and special projects for the New York office.     General Responsibilities   On-Campus Recruiting:                                                                                  Receives and reviews incoming candidate resumes. Travels on-campus and accompanies attorneys to on-campus interviews. Welcomes students in hospitality suites. Responds to applicant inquiries. Drafts student status correspondence; offers and declines after-interview letters (when administrative assistant is not available). Coordinates interview schedules: Prepares candidate interview packages. Coordinates on-campus interview registration/resume screening/contact with local law schools. Schedules and coordinates callback interviews. Coordinates hospitality suites and follow up dinners. Maintains relationship/communication with law school placement offices. Assists with organization and planning of student receptions. Compiles information for NALP. Maintains LawCruit and other on-campus recruiting databases; prepares status reports (when administrative assistant is not available). Assists manager with preparation for recruiting committee meetings; attends meetings as directed. Prepares and processes candidate travel expenses.   Lateral Associate Recruiting:                                                                                  Assists Attorney Recruiting Manager with initiating searches. Coordinates scheduling, screening and callback interviews with candidates and attorneys. Prepares candidate interview packages. Follows and completes lateral hiring checklist procedures.   Summer Associate Program:                                                                                     Assists with preparation of agendas for committee meetings; attends meetings as directed. Assists summer associates with all aspects of relocation, as needed. Prepares Summer Associate page on Morgan Lewis intranet site. Coordinates Summer Associate office orientation. Assists in the planning and organization of summer events. Attends summer associate events. Develops relationship with summer associates. Communicates frequently with summer associates regarding integration and summer experience. Responds to questions and requests from summer associates and attorneys about summer program.   Fall Associate Orientation:                                                                               Coordinates Bar Exam Registration and Bar Review Courses. Coordinates salary stipends while studying for the Bar Exam. Assists with the Fall Associate orientation.   Other:                                                                                          Attends and participates in Professional Recruiting meetings. Assists the manager with law school outreach programs. Coordinates due diligence for students and laterals. Coordinates conflict clearance for students and laterals. Prepares offer letters. Prepares Personnel Action Notices, as required. Supports other projects, as assigned. Attends process and educational meetings. Performs various assignments at the request of PRC, Office Managing Partners and Practice Group Leaders. Fields daily recruiting/legal personnel questions for attorneys, fall associates, summer associates and laterals. Other duties as assigned.   Additional Summer Responsibilities                                                                         Assist Manager with coordination of the summer program (including training programs, orientation, events, etc.). Assist with assignment process, collecting evaluations and other tasks as needed. Help assemble mid-summer and end-of-summer evaluation packets for Hiring Partner and Recruiting Committee. Attend summer associate events as appropriate. Act as a main contact to all summer associates; respond to general questions from summer associates and attorneys about the program.   Additional Fall Responsibilities                                                                          Assist with on-campus registration. Assist in preparation of on-campus materials. Assist with the coordination of law school recruiting events. Greet recruits upon arrival and escort them to interviews. Prepare and distribute interview schedules. Compile weekly Recruiting Committee materials. Collect interview evaluations and prepare summary. Assist with updating and maintaining various recruiting materials/forms. Other duties as assigned.   Note: This job may require occasional travel to law schools and other Morgan Lewis offices. This job requires the flexibility to work overtime or beyond the regular business hours, specifically evenings and weekends during the Summer and Fall. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We 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, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.   Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   California Applicants : Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information.  CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   If you are interested in applying for employment with Morgan Lewis and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please call or email the following contacts: Professional Staff positions –  1-866-963-7137  /  talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com Lawyer/Summer Associate positions –  firmattorneyrecruiting@morganlewis.com   Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:16:10 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15079192/morgan-lewis-washington-dc-attorney-recruiting-assistant https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15079192/morgan-lewis-washington-dc-attorney-recruiting-assistant Washington, D.C., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with over 4,000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices, is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Assistant reporting to the Attorney Recruiting Manager. This position will reside in the Washington office and provide administrative support to the attorney recruiting function in Washington. The Attorney Recruiting Assistant will assist with the organization and planning of the summer associate program, on campus recruiting, lateral associate recruiting and orientation, and will support the Attorney Recruiting Manager in all aspects of daily tasks. General Responsibilities Maintain database for summer associate and lateral candidates. Provide all statistical data, as requested. Process expense reimbursements and invoices. Prepare interview schedules. Maintain OCI and Callback calendar.   Additional Summer Responsibilities       Assist Manager with coordination of the summer program (including training programs, orientation, events, etc.). Assist with assignment process, collecting evaluation forms and other tasks as needed. Help assemble mid-summer and end-of-summer evaluation packets for Recruiting Committee. Attend summer associate events as appropriate. Respond to general questions from summer associates and attorneys about summer programs.   Additional Fall Responsibilities Assist with on-campus registration. Assist in preparation of on-campus materials. Assist with the coordination of law school recruiting events. Greet recruits upon arrival and escort them to interviews. Prepare and distribute interview schedules. Compile weekly Recruiting Committee materials. Collect interview evaluations and prepare summary. Prepare candidate interview materials. Assist with updating and maintaining various recruiting materials/forms.     EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and a minimum of one year of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Independent, self-starting, and self-motivated. Superior written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team environment are a must. Exceptional organization skills. Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Outstanding judgment and a strong service orientation. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.     Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We 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, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.   Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   California Applicants : Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   If you are interested in applying for employment with Morgan Lewis and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please call or email the following contacts: Professional Staff positions – 1-866-963-7137 / talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com Lawyer/Summer Associate positions – firmattorneyrecruiting@morganlewis.com   Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:24:48 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15020829/director-associate-director-of-lateral-recruiting-100-remote-option-available https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15020829/director-associate-director-of-lateral-recruiting-100-remote-option-available Nationwide, eXacta Global is looking for Directors and Associate Directors to join our growing team of dynamic legal recruiting professionals. eXacta is a great fit for entrepreneurially-minded doers that learn and adapt quickly and have a passion for what they do. We offer a competitive compensation model, fully remote company culture and the opportunity to work on rewarding projects with great people. If this sounds like you, send us your application!   About Us: eXacta Global is a 100% woman owned legal recruiting boutique which specializes in law firm legal roles and business crossover roles for attorneys —from Biglaw to in-house and everything in between. eXacta covers all major US domestic markets as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris and Lisbon. eXacta strives to provide every candidate with the highest level of attorney career counseling, while yielding the most accurate and correct legal placement options possible for the individual candidate. eXacta’s model is simple: treat attorneys and employers with integrity. For attorneys, we add value to the attorney’s career trajectory. For businesses and firms of all sizes in search of the best legal talent, we provide the perfect match. Please note, eXacta does not cold-call attorney candidates, and will not require you to do so, unlike our competitors. We place a high priority on working with only exceptional candidates in order to provide our law firm clients and in-house partners with well-credentialed candidates, tailored specifically to their search. Additionally, as we believe a healthy work/life balance is essential to success, a flexible schedule with a fully (100%) remote option is available.  www.exactaglobal.com Instagram: @exactaglobal About You:  We are looking for candidates who have a demonstrated track record in legal recruiting from either a law firm or a legal recruiting company. We will also consider highly-credentialed attorneys who are interested in making the transition to legal recruiting. Ideal candidates will have exceptional interpersonal skills, while being confident communicators, in both written and verbal communications. Candidates will have the drive to self-direct their daily work and long-term goals, while actively contributing to company-led initiatives. If you have an active interest in branding and marketing to support creative candidate and business development activities, then our culture will be a great fit for you.  About the Role: As a Director/Associate Director with eXacta Global, you will be responsible for working directly with candidates and clients to help define and reach their goals. Specifically the hired candidate will:  Create fulsome strategic lateral recruiting plans, both active and opportunistic, based on current market conditions for the individual and/or group of attorney candidates; subsequently procuring the best lateral opportunities at law firms and/or in-house roles for the candidate(s). Lead new candidate acquisition through eXacta’s proprietary recruiting methods. Additionally, personal outreach, such as networking and meaningful marketing campaigns, may be used in attracting new candidates.  Successfully manage candidates with a large degree of detail and thoroughness, including counseling candidates on the current state of the legal recruiting market, resume/deal sheet editing, interview preparation, and providing overall guidance throughout the hiring process. Respectfully and effectively coordinate with law firm and in-house recruiting contacts throughout the course of the hiring process.  Respond to all internal and external inquiries in a timely manner and serve as a resource for all recruiting related inquiries from candidates, law firm clients and in-house partners. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to mary@exactaglobal.com.   Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:57:49 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14902206/attorney-engagement-manager https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14902206/attorney-engagement-manager Los Angeles, California, As a member of the Firmwide (FW) Legal Recruiting and Development (LRD) Department, the Attorney Engagement Manager will support the vision set by Firm leadership and the LA Attorney Recruiting & Development Director for all attorney engagement activities in Los Angeles. The Manager will provide support for the processes, programming and overall functioning of the engagement channel with the goal of creating an irresistible, best-in-class workplace for the Firm’s attorneys. The position will closely collaborate with the Attorney Recruiting & Development Director and local leadership to implement and advance various initiatives related to (i) attorney onboarding, (ii) attorney workflow integration, (iii) morale, retention and employee engagement, (iv) attorney mentoring, (v) affinity group events and programming and all diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) activities, (vi) attorney wellness check-ins, (vii) Associates Committee and (viii) exit interviews.     Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in similar setting, law firm or professional services strongly preferred     Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management, analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment     Skilled in getting things done and overcoming obstacles to reach the goal     The ability to work effectively with all levels of management, and across all Kirkland departments and offices, is required     Proven leadership skills     Excellent communication skills     Excellent judgment     Creative and innovative     Responsible and responsive Team oriented     Committed to attorney attraction, retention and development as well as keeping abreast of market trends and new programs     Demonstrated high level of project management skills     High level of confidentiality     Proven ability to effectively work with senior level professionals and Partners     Documenting medium to large scale projects with minimal supervision; will be involved in developing/delivering presentations Technologies/Software Technical experience should include the Microsoft Office Suite; Proficiency in Excel required. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Thu, 27 May 2021 14:15:55 -0400