Recruiting Manager

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the Orange County office's overall recruitment efforts, including summer, new, and lateral associate recruiting.
• Oversee summer program planning, including budget management, event calendars, and execution.
• Review and select candidate applications for consideration by the Hiring Committee.
• Coordinate logistics for student hiring, candidate visits, screening, and callback interviews.
• Manage the offer process and organize outreach events for lateral recruits and candidates.
• Facilitate annual academic and diversity-focused events in conjunction with student groups.
• Work with legal search firms and agencies regarding lateral associate hiring.
• Prepare and track annual departmental budgets and maintain recruiting records.
• Support various firm committees, including Associates, Diversity, and Professional Development.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree.
• Minimum of four years of recruiting experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and executive functioning skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a law firm.
• Experience in event planning and coordination.
• Experience using applicant tracking or human resources software.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $140,000 - $165,000.
• Comprehensive health care and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation.
• Parental leave and basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.