Director of Recruiting (Denver)

All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy-in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Multi-faceted role that will support attorneys and attorney-related strategies, goals, and objectives within assigned offices and/or practice groups.
• Guide and mentor staff attorneys and counsel with integration into the firm and throughout their various career stages.
• Assist with staff attorneys and counsel staffing, mentorship, feedback and retention.
• Implement and execute integration and development plans for staff attorneys and counsel.
• Monitor staff attorneys and counsel compliance with client, partner, and matter expectations; track workloads; and be mindful of attorneys' strengths and goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of the firm's policies and procedures with respect to attorney recruitment, orientation, work assignments, evaluations, mentor programs, and training and development with the objective to continuously obtain feedback on and evaluate these systems.
• Survey practice groups and firm management to identify professional development opportunities and areas for training and provide information and feedback to the Director of Attorney Learning and Development.
• Develop strong relationships with attorneys as well as the career service teams at local law schools, firm practice group leaders, partners and firm leadership to garner buy-in and ensure internal and external collaboration.
• Support practice group leaders and partners to strategically match attorneys to work opportunities with an eye toward achieving an equitable distribution of assignments consistent with client needs and goals.
• Work with firm leadership, Recruiting, Client & Innovation, and the Director of Attorney Learning and Development to design and implement strategies and approaches for attorney development that meet evolving legal market, practice group and client needs.
• Facilitate and foster effective communication within the practice groups and administrative teams.
• Support firm-wide initiatives and programs designed to enhance legal recruiting, development and retention.
• Work with Client & Innovation Office, IT, Marketing & Business Development, Recruiting, Professional Development, General Counsel, Operations, HR, and other department teams as collaboration opportunities and needs arise.
• Frequent travel to designated offices.
• Manage recruiting for law students and lateral associates in the Mountain West and Minneapolis. Manage the summer programs in these markets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree: Juris Doctor
• Work Experience: 2 or more years as a practicing lawyer in a law firm setting and 2 or more years of career development experience

Requirements:

• Experience working in a professional services, legal, law firm or law school setting.
• Ability to assess and administer feedback with actionable direction and guidance.
• Strong communication and organization skills with superior interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly build trust and confidence and establish strong professional relationships.
• Superior judgment and ability to problem solve.
• Skilled in recognizing and attuning to the morale and culture among attorneys, practice groups, offices and of the firm as a whole.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to connect people internally.
• Ability to take initiative and build new processes and approaches.
• Client service mindset.
• Strong to advanced technology skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking skills, with the ability to adapt to changing demands and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic professional who displays a high level of maturity, a confidential nature, and a proactive work ethic.

Date Posted - 7/31/2025

Deadline to Apply - 9/1/2025

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Interested candidates should apply here.