Overview

Top 25 global law firm is seeking a Recruiting Assistant Manager to lead and coordinate legal recruiting efforts for their Denver office while also contributing to firmwide lateral attorney hiring initiatives. This role combines hands-on recruiting execution with strategic collaboration across offices, practice groups, and leadership.

Based in Denver, this position plays a critical role in managing local associate recruiting programs, supporting professional development and recruiting-related events, and ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and new hires. The role also has a national footprint, partnering with practice group leadership, search firms, and recruiting colleagues to support lateral attorney hiring across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Denver Office Recruiting

• Lead and manage all Denver-based legal recruiting efforts, including summer associate, entry-level, and lateral associate hiring
• Serve as a core member of the Denver recruiting leadership team, partnering with Hiring Partners and firm leadership
• Plan and support the summer associate program, including budgeting, event calendars, and execution in collaboration with summer coordinators and hiring partners
• Coordinate and attend key recruiting and onboarding events such as:
  • Summer program orientation and signature events
  • Candidate visits and in-person interviews
  • New associate welcome and integration events
• Partner with local teams to support office events tied to recruiting, professional development, alumni engagement, and client development
• Collaborate with Law Student Outreach and local leadership to forecast junior-level hiring needs and proactively source candidates interested in the Denver market

Lateral Attorney Recruiting (Firmwide)

• Support national and regional lateral associate searches, partnering with practice group leadership to assess needs and identify talent
• Provide dedicated recruiting support for assigned practice groups, including:
  • Candidate outreach and communication
  • Interview scheduling and coordination
  • Feedback collection and candidate tracking in the applicant tracking system
  • Practice group hiring discussions and integration planning
• Manage and grow practice-specific recruiting initiatives, including the IP Fellowship summer associate program
• Work closely with Professional Development and practice management teams to ensure smooth onboarding and long-term integration of lateral hires

Additional Initiatives

• Collaborate with the Washington, D.C. Recruiting Director and stakeholders on Supreme Court clerk recruiting
• Coordinate onboarding processes, including conflicts clearance, reference checks, and background verifications
• Manage relationships with search firms and ensure compliance with firm recruiting processes

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of legal recruiting experience in a law firm setting, preferably supporting multiple offices.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Professional, positive, and collaborative approach
• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and take direction as needed
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Flexibility to work overtime and attend evening or off-hours events when required

Compensation and Benefits

The annual compensation range for this position is $100,000-$120,000, depending on qualifications and business considerations.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

If you are qualified and interested in this Legal Recruiting Assistant Manager position in Denver, please apply with your resume.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.