Director of Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development

Maron Marvel's devoted attorneys and staff work in synchrony to climb higher, smarter, and faster to elevate national litigation risk management. Our lawyers are focused on winning by being fearless, loyal, efficient, and steadfast. We are equally committed to making the world and legal profession better through dedicated DEI, community service, and attorney development work.

From the start, Maron Marvel attorneys had a passion for superior work product, a distinctive culture rooted in mass tort litigation, and an obsession with exceptional client service. Today, with over 100 attorneys in 13 offices in 11 states, Maron Marvel is best-in-show in national litigation risk management and mass tort defense. The firm serves as national, regional, and trial counsel to Fortune 500 companies with multiple operations located in the most dangerous plaintiff jurisdictions in the country. Maron Marvel's clients come from the energy, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, insurance, and liability-related industries. In addition to mass toxic torts, the firm also offers legal services concerning commercial disputes and liability-related defense.

Maron Marvel is seeking a director of attorney recruiting and professional development to manage talent acquisition, retention, and promotion of attorneys for all the firm's offices. This role also includes lateral associate and partner recruiting program, The director will work closely with human resources and the attorney professional development committee in developing and executing strategic plans for attorney advancement and retention. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with senior leadership and managing attorneys in meeting associate and lateral hiring needs.
• Oversee attorney recruiting pipeline to include sourcing of candidates, interviewing and hiring of approved candidates. 
• Identify and implement new candidate sourcing methods to expand the talent pool.
• Partner with practice group leaders to align development programs with business objectives and client needs, creating innovative approaches to leverage professional development for business growth and client value.
• Design and implement comprehensive attorney development strategies aligned with firm goals, partnering closely with practice leaders and firm management to identify needs and opportunities for growth.
• Lead the creation and enhancement of professional development programs for attorneys at all levels, including skills training, leadership development, and practice-specific expertise building.
• Guide practice group leaders in creating individualized development plans for attorneys, ensuring alignment between personal career goals and firm objectives.
• Transform the firm's mentoring culture through innovative program design, mentor training, and ongoing program evaluation to drive meaningful developmental relationships.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences and professional associations, building strategic partnerships with law schools and professional organizations.
• Partner with firm leadership to identify emerging skill needs and design targeted learning initiatives that prepare attorneys for future challenges and opportunities.
• Create and implement standardized development interview strategies and protocols for use across all offices and practice groups, ensuring consistent career coaching and feedback approaches throughout the firm.  
• Participate in lateral recruitment efforts with emphasis on strategic growth and integration of new attorneys into the firm's development framework.
• Lead the evolution of the Summer Associate program to align with the firm's development philosophy and future talent needs.
• Design and implement comprehensive attorney integration programs for all new hires, including structured onboarding plans, practice group integration strategies, and ongoing support to ensure successful assimilation into the firm's culture and practice.  
• Collaborate with firm leaders to ensure development programs support the growth and advancement of diverse attorneys at all levels.
• Monitor industry trends in professional development and legal talent management to ensure innovative approaches to attorney growth and retention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required (JD strongly preferred)
• Seven (7) years of experience in attorney professional development, talent management, or related field in a law firm environment
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles, curriculum design, and program evaluation
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful professional development initiatives
• Strong background in coaching and mentoring program development
• Experience working with firm leadership on strategic talent initiatives
• Experience presenting at industry conferences and professional forums
• Track record of building successful external partnerships and professional networks
• Strong business acumen and ability to align development initiatives with firm strategy
• Demonstrated thought leadership in legal professional development
• Excellence in relationship building and influence across organizational levels
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work while maintaining a client service focus.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and program design capabilities
• High emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with attorneys at all levels

Benefits: Great firm culture with top firm amenities. Medical, Dental, Vision, Transit, 401K, PTO, and much more!