In-House Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Manager Klinedinst PC – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
At Klinedinst PC, you will have a visible seat at the table and the opportunity to directly shape how the firm attracts, develops, and retains its talent. Klinedinst PC is seeking an In-House Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Manager to lead attorney and staff recruiting. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s talent strategy and supporting attorney growth. The ideal candidate combines legal recruiting expertise with a passion for career development within a law firm environment. While we are seeking to fill this position in our San Diego office, we are open to candidates in our other California offices – Irvine, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.
We offer:
Key Responsibilities:
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Onboarding & Integration
Qualifications:
We offer:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- A collaborative, professional environment with direct access to firm leadership and decision-makers.
- The opportunity to build and own the firm’s overall talent strategy.
- Meaningful long-term growth and leadership opportunities as the firm continues to expand.
- Hybrid workplace options are available after 180 days of employment, supporting work-life integration.
- An entrepreneurial platform
- Pay Range: $75,000 - $100,000/year (depending on experience and location)
- Incentive-based Bonus Program
Key Responsibilities:
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Develop and execute proactive and strategic recruiting plans for lateral attorneys, associates, summer associates, and key professional staff.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Build relationships with law schools, recruiting agencies, and professional networks.
- Coordinate summer associate and internship programs.
- Partner with team members to identify hiring needs and workforce planning priorities.
- Maintain and enhance employer branding efforts.
Onboarding & Integration
- Design and oversee onboarding programs for attorneys and staff.
- Develop structured integration plans for lateral hires.
- Facilitate orientation and initial training sessions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3+ years of experience in recruiting, attorney development, or law firm HR management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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