Overview Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP, a dynamic, mid-sized Firm located in the heart of San Francisco's financial district, is seeking a full-timeAttorney Professional Development and Recruiting Coordinator to join its Attorney Recruiting department.
The current annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000. The salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including the specific qualifications of the applicant, years of related experience, education, applicable licenses and certifications, and the geographical location from which the applicant will perform the job.
Recruiting Responsibilities: - Work closely with Manager of Legal Recruitment to implement effective recruiting strategies and maintain recruiting records, including candidate application materials
- Schedule and execute applicant interviews as needed
- Manage due diligence process for attorney and summer clerkship hires to ensure conflicts and reference checks are completed promptly
- Act as point person for all attorney onboarding, including new hire communications, collaborating with internal departments, completing and maintaining new hire paperwork, and other administrative functions related to new attorney hiring
- Responsible for the creation, development, scheduling, and execution of new attorney orientation schedules; provide ongoing support to new hires during their orientation week and integration period
- Assist with administrative tasks for preparation and execution of our summer clerkship program; coordinate with Manager of Legal Recruitment to attend meetings, events, interviews, and other department-led programming
- Assist new attorneys with registration/change of address notices to the State Bar, BASF, and the American Bar Association
- Provide support for Firmwide projects as assigned by the Manager of Legal Recruitment related to attorney recruiting and hiring
- Update a variety of tracking documents relating to attorney statistics and data
Professional Development Responsibilities : - Responsible for all aspects of MCLE management, including tracking of internal and external MCLE programs utilizing our CLE database, CE Manager, and maintaining our provider compliance with the California State Bar
- Assist with all aspects of attorney evaluation and review process, including data collection, preparing materials, and coordinating review meetings
- Assist Director of Legal Talent with developing and creating attorney development initiatives, as well as training and mentoring programs
- Provide leadership and support with DE&I communications, programming, and events
- Assist with calendaring, programming, and events, including team meetings, professional development programming/trainings, and other committee meetings relating to professional development initiatives
- Responsible for maintaining general attorney records and responding to requests for attorney rosters
- Provide support for Firmwide projects as assigned by the Director of Talent related to attorney professional development and training
Other Duties Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Experience and Education Required - Minimum of 2 years of attorney recruiting, attorney development, or professional services experience
- Four-year college degree is preferred
- Knowledge of California MCLE requirements and experience with Micron/CE Manager is highly desired
Knowledge and Abilities Required - Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Superior technical skills and the ability to consider and analyze data and how it can be best utilized for the Firm's talent development efforts
- Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent follow-up skills in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative; flexible and adaptable to evolving priorities and deadlines.
- Candidates should be proactive and comfortable dealing with a variety of internal departments across the Firm.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and video conferencing systems is preferred
Working Conditions Normal office environment and, as needed, the ability to work from home.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, come and go from workspace repeatedly throughout the day, use a computer and phone, talk, listen, read and understand documents, and move and lift up to 10 pounds. The physical demands described are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Firm Information Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass, LLP is a top-tier law firm with deep roots in San Francisco and the surrounding communities, representing institutional and individual clients in real estate, litigation, technology, communications, securities, employment, nonprofit and estate planning. Please visit our website for more information about the Firm.
Firm Benefits Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass, LLP values skill and diversity and strives to foster a progressive, energetic work environment. We provide a platform for growth and development and the ability to see the impact of your contributions firsthand. The Firm offers competitive pay, a generous benefits and wellness package, and paid vacation.
AAP/EEO Statement Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
