Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago
The Chief Talent Officer will lead all aspects of attorney recruiting, including: Leading the recruiting process for lateral partners in coordination with firm leadership Overseeing hiring of entry-level and lateral associates in all offices in coordination with our Associate Hiring Committee Conducting hiring needs assessments and managing the requisition process Managing end-to-end integration programs with defined milestones for onboarding, client/matter ramp-up, cross-selling, and cultural assimilation, with time-to-productivity and retention targets Overseeing the onboarding and logistical integration of new hires Drafting offer letters and preparing lateral partner questionnaires (LPQs) Managing the candidate diligence process, conflicts of interest analysis, and financial analysis Serving as the primary contact between the firm and legal search firms, candidates, and law schools Managing the planning and administration of the Summer Associate Program. The position is responsible for: Determining how the firm trains and develops its junior, mid-level, and senior associates as well as counsel Assisting with Hinshaw University's creation and management of legal talent development programs, including training, mentorship, and succession planning Evaluating and optimizing performance management and processes Developing long-term succession plans in alignment with attorneys' career advancement and the organization's future staffing needs Creating and implementing retention strategies to minimize turnover Reviewing, enhancing, and operationalizing performance management, mentoring, CLE, and career development programs to strengthen, leverage, utilization, realization, and long-term growth.