Recruiting Manager
Company: Burr & Forman LLP
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Burr & Forman LLP is seeking a full-time recruiting manager in
our Birmingham, AL office to help lead the firm’s summer law clerk
program and associate lateral hiring. This position will report
directly to the Director of Legal Talent and Development and assist
in executing firm-wide recruiting strategies to attract and retain
talented law clerks and attorneys. The ideal candidate will be a
high-energy communicator and problem solver with at least two years
of recruiting or other law firm related experience. This position
offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal team
while managing a variety of responsibilities. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
Provide leadership and support for the overall planning and
implementation of the firm’s law student and associate lateral
recruiting initiatives and programs. Lead the firm’s summer law
clerk program including coordinating on-campus interviews with law
schools, multiple offices, law student applicants, and partners to
recruit law students as summer clerks. Collaborate with Burr’s
summer recruiting partners and summer recruiting members to build a
robust summer calendar with training programs, mentorship
opportunities, practical experiences, and social events. In
coordination with the Director of Legal Talent and Development,
facilitate the recruitment of lateral associates including
scheduling interviews, coordinating with candidates, conducting
due-diligence, and gathering interview feedback. Help guide Burr’s
First-Year Associate experience including meaningful programs,
mentorships, and training opportunities. Track and measure key
performance indicators such as acceptance rates, hiring sources and
market trends. Other responsibilities as needed. THE ESSENTIALS Two
or more years of recruiting or other law firm related experience.
Event management experience with large and specialized events a
plus. A bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Highly organized, detail-orientated,
proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member
of the team. Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a
fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism
during stressful situations. Strong verbal and written
communication skills. A high degree of poise, tact, and diplomacy,
as well as a professional appearance. Proficiency with Microsoft
Office; knowledge of recruiting software a plus. May include
periodically working around standard work hours, particularly
during the summer months. Occasional travel may be required. Burr &
Forman’s experienced legal team serves clients with local,
national, and international legal needs. Our attorneys draw from a
diverse range of backgrounds and experience to serve as trusted
business advisors and legal counsel to help clients achieve their
goals. Our firm's century-strong success is credited to our
lawyers' forward-thinking approach to crafting innovative solutions
for the challenging situations encountered by our clients. It is
not just hard work, knowledge, and experience that are integral to
the quality and delivery of our legal services. It is also a
diverse, creative, and future-focused approach that enables us to
achieve exceptional results that matter. To learn more about our
firm, visit www.burr.com . Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range
of benefits designed to support our employees and families
including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision
insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k)
retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off,
and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.
The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate
of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a
number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work
experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry
knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other
business considerations. Equal Opportunity Employer Burr & Forman
is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting,
hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard
to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual
orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity
or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy,
genetic information, disability, or any other protected
characteristic. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify,
and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr
.
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