Director of Attorney Recruiting in Portland

Job Description

The Director of Recruiting and Professional Development is responsible for sourcing and recruiting candidates as well as developing initiatives for current attorneys. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can integrate both initiatives to enhance visibility, attract top talent, and contribute to overall business success.

Recruiting Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the recruiting committees to identify hiring needs and recruit employees who align with the strategic goals.
• Builds and maintains relationships with colleges, recruitment agencies, and professional organizations to maintain a pipeline of potential candidates.
• Plans and manages on-campus interviews (OCI), recruitment events, and career fairs.
• Assists the recruiting committees with a summer associate program, including the development of training sessions, mentorship, and evaluation processes.
• Collaborates with leadership, committees, and HR to align recruiting and marketing strategies with growth objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Professional Development Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to create an maintain effective programs
• Oversees continuing attorney education program and compliance
• Manages the website, social media presence, and online reputation.
• Manages compensation process

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of recruiting strategies and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or JD
• At least three years of experience in related position 

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, PTO, and paid holidays.

How to Apply: For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Heather at (605) 401-6061. Resumes may be confidentially sent to heather.peters@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.