Job Description

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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Summer internship,

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