Lateral Recruiting and Integration Manager

Job Summary

Chamberlain Hrdlicka is seeking an Attorney Lateral Recruiting and Integration Manager to implement and administer the Attorney recruiting and integration process for the Atlanta and Philadelphia offices. The attorney recruiting process includes Lateral Associate and Partner-level recruiting. This full-time, exempt position is based in our Atlanta office and will work with groups and attorneys in the various offices. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

LATERAL PARTNER RECRUITING

• Collaborate with Managing Shareholder and Practice Group Leaders and on the firm's strategic hiring goals

• Serve on the Strategic Growth Committee to advise firm leadership on best practices and workflows for conducting partner recruiting

• Enact and facilitate the lateral partner hiring process in collaboration with Practice Group Leaders, Managing Shareholder, and Chief Operating Officer

• Manage communications with partner prospects in the pipeline including scheduling interviews, collecting financial information, soliciting feedback and managing next steps

• Manage communications with partner prospects presented by search firms including negotiating fee agreements, administering and receiving the LPQ, and exit strategy/timeline

• Engage and develop fruitful relationships with top search firms for partner placements, including researching new firms as they arise

LATERAL ASSOCIATE RECRUITING

• Manage the Lateral Associate recruiting cycle from beginning to end in coordination with hiring partners and HR staff in the various offices

• Research and source candidates through all available means (LinkedIn, social media, cold calling, etc.), while working with external recruiting agency submissions

• Gather, analyze, and report market intel from multiple sources as needed

• Facilitate and schedule interviews/callbacks with candidates and appropriate Firm personnel

• Coordinate travel and lodging for out-of-town candidates

• Manage offer letter process and assist hiring partners with offer negotiations

• Join and participate in local and national legal recruiting associations (ALA, NALP) to maintain knowledge of policies/procedures relating to attorney hiring, orientation, and development

• Build and maintain a network of recruiting contacts and vendors

• Ensure all candidates have an excellent experience with the Firm throughout all phases of the recruitment process

• Support the Summer Associate Program and law school recruiting as needed

LATERAL INTEGRATION

• Design and administer structured onboarding and integration programs for incoming lateral partners and associates, in collaboration with Human Resources, IT, Marketing/Business Development, and Practice Group Leaders

• Conduct regular check-ins with lateral hires during their first 90 to 180 days to monitor integration progress, gather feedback, and proactively address challenges

• Facilitate introductions and networking opportunities to help new hires build internal relationships and business connections across practice groups and offices

• Partner with Practice Group Leaders and sponsoring partners to track each lateral hire's transition plan and support client and matter portability

• Coordinate onboarding logistics, including systems access, orientation materials, mentor assignments, and website/biography updates

• Serve as the primary point of contact for lateral hires throughout the integration period to support long-term engagement and retention

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in attorney recruiting at law firms or recruiting agencies is required

• Prior experience with Applicant Tracking Systems like viRecruit, LawCruit, Flo Recruit, or others is required

• Prior experience using attorney search software like Leopard List, Firm Prospects, Pirical, or others is required

• Experience designing, administering, or supporting attorney onboarding and integration programs for lateral hires is strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree is required

• Motivated self-starter with a strong interest in attorney development

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to express oneself effectively

• Creativity, positivity, and the ability to engage with a diverse range of colleagues in a professional and thoughtful manner

• Superior organizational and time-management skills to prioritize workload and drive projects to completion

• Ability to manage several projects at once with attention to detail

• Professional demeanor to always project a positive image of the Firm

• Tech-savvy with excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent judgment and discretion with respect to confidential and sensitive information

• Flexibility to travel to other offices and recruiting events as needed

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 firm-paid holidays

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Telemedicine; HSA; FSA

• 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan

• Parking onsite provided, or transportation allowance

• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• Employee Wellness Program

• And more

Please note: We are not accepting recruiter submissions for this position.

Chamberlain Hrdlicka provides equal opportunity for employment to all individuals, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status