The HT Group has partnered with an intellectual property law firm with multiple locations nationwide to find a people-focused Recruiting & Professional Development Manager. This individual will lead the Recruiting Department and partner with Firm leadership to shape and execute a strategic legal recruiting and development plan. The role involves close collaboration with the Firm’s hiring partner, Recruiting Coordinator, and other administrative managers.
Location: Houston TX 77046 (On-site)
Compensation: Dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all legal recruiting initiatives, including lateral hires, summer associates, and intern programs.
- Oversee the summer program (training, mentorship, evaluations, events, and budget).
- Maintain and build relationships with law schools and universities; attend recruiting events and career fairs.
- Utilize recruiting platforms such as LawCruit, 12Twenty, Flo Recruit, and LinkedIn.
- Manage applicant workflow and ensure alignment with firm culture.
- Support CLE programming, including scheduling, accreditation, and event coordination.
- Partner with Marketing and HR on branding, surveys, and client CLE events.
- Lead non-partner timekeeper evaluations and participate in performance-related discussions
- Plan firm events and cultural initiatives (e.g., birthdays, holiday parties, celebrations)
- Monitor recruiting budgets and reporting as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in recruiting or a related field
- 2+ years in a legal environment
- Experience with intellectual property law or technical backgrounds a plus
- Familiarity with NALP and related professional development networks preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with LawCruit, Canva, and other tools a plus