Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Senior Recruiter
Location(s):
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Chicago, New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., or Tampa.
Department:
Administration
Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Senior Recruiter will develop and grow within the firm. While your primary focus will be recruiting business professionals across departments, you will also contribute to HR projects outside of recruitment as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full‑cycle recruitment for business professional positions firmwide, including Finance, Marketing, IT, HR, Operations, and more.
Partner with hiring managers to assess hiring needs, develop standardized job descriptions, and create tailored sourcing strategies.
Oversee process management of job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer negotiations.
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing and networking.
Evaluate applicants against position requirements; coordinate and conduct screening calls and interviews (virtual and in‑person); schedule interviews using Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Teams, or internal systems.
Gather and review feedback from interviewers, ensuring candidates meet role requirements and refining search strategies as needed.
Deliver a positive candidate experience consistent with the firm’s values and commitment to excellence.
Leverage data‑driven insights to optimize recruitment processes and outcomes.
Communicate with hiring managers to negotiate equitable and competitive offers and obtain necessary approvals.
Ensure the integrity of the applicant tracking system by developing, implementing, and maintaining processes for accurate documentation and reporting.
Generate and review Affirmative Action Program (AAP) logs as positions are filled.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7+ years of recruiting and sourcing experience in a corporate, professional services, or law firm environment; experience supporting Big Law as an external agency recruiter is highly valued.
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, engaging effectively at all levels.
Demonstrated relationship‑building abilities and a client service mindset; skilled at interfacing with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
Proven success sourcing candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other direct outreach tools.
Strong ability to manage multiple candidates and submissions, ensuring a seamless and efficient interview process.
Capable of prioritizing workload, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
Reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid (remote and in‑office) team environment.
Demonstrated thoughtful decision‑making and effective teamwork.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Knowledge of legal considerations related to interviewing and selecting candidates in a multistate environment.
Advanced technical skills, with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel; experience with Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools for process improvement and productivity.
The base annual pay range for this role is between $90,000 and $115,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, will also be offered.
EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
Employment Verification:
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.
Important:
If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
Verification Compliance:
Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants or to re‑verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I‑9. In order to determine whether Form I‑9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E‑Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1‑800‑255‑7688 (TDD: 1‑800‑237‑2515).
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Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Chicago, New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., or Tampa.
Department:
Administration
Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Senior Recruiter will develop and grow within the firm. While your primary focus will be recruiting business professionals across departments, you will also contribute to HR projects outside of recruitment as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full‑cycle recruitment for business professional positions firmwide, including Finance, Marketing, IT, HR, Operations, and more.
Partner with hiring managers to assess hiring needs, develop standardized job descriptions, and create tailored sourcing strategies.
Oversee process management of job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer negotiations.
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing and networking.
Evaluate applicants against position requirements; coordinate and conduct screening calls and interviews (virtual and in‑person); schedule interviews using Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Teams, or internal systems.
Gather and review feedback from interviewers, ensuring candidates meet role requirements and refining search strategies as needed.
Deliver a positive candidate experience consistent with the firm’s values and commitment to excellence.
Leverage data‑driven insights to optimize recruitment processes and outcomes.
Communicate with hiring managers to negotiate equitable and competitive offers and obtain necessary approvals.
Ensure the integrity of the applicant tracking system by developing, implementing, and maintaining processes for accurate documentation and reporting.
Generate and review Affirmative Action Program (AAP) logs as positions are filled.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7+ years of recruiting and sourcing experience in a corporate, professional services, or law firm environment; experience supporting Big Law as an external agency recruiter is highly valued.
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, engaging effectively at all levels.
Demonstrated relationship‑building abilities and a client service mindset; skilled at interfacing with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
Proven success sourcing candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other direct outreach tools.
Strong ability to manage multiple candidates and submissions, ensuring a seamless and efficient interview process.
Capable of prioritizing workload, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
Reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid (remote and in‑office) team environment.
Demonstrated thoughtful decision‑making and effective teamwork.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Knowledge of legal considerations related to interviewing and selecting candidates in a multistate environment.
Advanced technical skills, with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel; experience with Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools for process improvement and productivity.
The base annual pay range for this role is between $90,000 and $115,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, will also be offered.
EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
Employment Verification:
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.
Important:
If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
Verification Compliance:
Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants or to re‑verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I‑9. In order to determine whether Form I‑9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E‑Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1‑800‑255‑7688 (TDD: 1‑800‑237‑2515).
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