Manager of Legal Recruiting

Department: Attorney Career Advancement

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States.  A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Ballard Spahr has an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Legal Recruiting, adding value to the development of entry level and lateral recruiting and integration strategies for one or more of the firm’s departments. The chosen candidate will oversee and coordinate all firm-wide activities related to entry-level and lateral associates and select Of Counsel recruiting, onboarding, and integration. This position will be located in the Philadelphia office. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office, Tuesday through Thursday. 

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.

• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.

• Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

In collaboration with the Director of Legal Recruiting, the Attorney Career Advancement Team, including Client Service & Professional Development Counsel and the Partner in Charge, Attorney Career Advancement, as well as the Firmwide Hiring Partner(s), the Manager will:

• Recruit and integrate the Firm’s Associates, Attorneys and select Of Counsel, including Summer Associates.

• Identify entry level and lateral recruiting needs and opportunities.

• Source qualified candidates and coordinate the logistics of the recruiting and interview process.

• Manage relationships with recruiters and recruiting firms engaged for lateral searches and market intelligence.

• Lead the firm’s summer program as well as entry level and lateral onboarding, orientation and integration plans for new lawyers.

• Collaborate with the Director of Legal Recruiting to create a diverse talent pool for open positions.

• Develop and maintain quality written recruiting materials and coordinate or draft external and internal communications, press releases, and events surrounding lateral attorney arrivals.

• Keep up-to-date with market compensation and collaborate with team members to make recommendations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Is proactive, a self-starter, and generates innovative ideas, approaches, and solutions.

• Strategic Thinking: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are required.

• Professionalism: Demonstrated leadership that supports the firm mission, vision, and values and demonstrates a commitment to the firm and firm policies.

• Detail-oriented: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

• Technical Skills: Demonstrates a high degree of proficiency in the firm’s computer applications and document management system, including but not limited to MS Office and other

Required Experience:

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with at least two years of experience in recruiting in a law firm or similar environment. Extensive knowledge of the lateral recruiting process is a plus. Candidates with a law degree will receive strong consideration.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program.  Additional benefits provided are 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.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm’s success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

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 including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

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.