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Manager, Lawyer Talent Acquisition

Davis Wright Tremaine
$166,000 to $181,000
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
United States, D.C., Washington
Mar 07, 2026
Description This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for aManager, Lawyer Talent Acquisition to join our team in our New York or Washington D.C. offices. This position is responsible for supporting and managing lateral partner recruitment for the firm's practice groups. We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days o f remote work, and three days in-office. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. On a typical day you will: Guide and advise lateral candidates through the recruiting process to ensure their experience is representative of the Firm's standards of excellence. Manage due diligence and offer process. Draft offers and present compensation packages to the Investment Subcommittee. Prepare lateral hire packets for partner candidates presented to the Executive Committee and Partnership. Manage post-offer communications with candidates to maintain momentum and ensure that each candidate has all the information they need to make an informed decision. Work closely with the Director of Lawyer Recruiting, Senior Manager, Lawyer Recruiting, Practice Group Chairs, and other firm leaders to advance strategic hiring initiatives for respective practice groups. Collaborate with Practice Group Chairs and Partners-in-Charge to develop prospective candidate profiles. Coordinate resources to identify candidates who match the profile and determine method of contact and relevant follow-up Collaborate with members of Partner Recruiting team to advance recruiting goals for respective practice groups Monitors current trends in compensation, professional development, and market generally to help ensure Firm's efforts are competitive Conduct trainings across the team to sharpen external pitch with candidates and external recruiters Develop and maintain solid relationships with legal search firms, including negotiate, review, and approve contracts, retainers, and exclusivity agreements with search firms Be an active member of NALSC, NALP, and local legal recruiting city group organization and will be able to obtain benchmarking data through professional networks. Will also be a speaker at national and local organizations. Supervise and train junior team members Travel as necessary Join us if you have: 5+ years' work experience as a legal recruiter required, preferably in an environment recruiting partners. 5+ years' demonstrated knowledge of current law firm industry trends in those markets required. 5+ years' strong relationships and connections in legal markets, with search firms and counterparts at other legal employers 5+ years' active involvement and presence in industry professional group(s), in some combination of leadership roles, speaking engagements, publishing articles, etc. Bachelor's Degree required, JD preferred Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing in a professional, courteous manner with lawyers, firm members, professional staff and other business contacts Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment Proactive with the ability to execute against the agreed recruitment strategy Anticipate issues and diplomatically drive initiatives to achieve results Exceptional ability to prioritize and advance projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner Public relations skills and ability to represent the firm in a professional manner Exercises sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills. This is a non-exempt manager-level position, meaning able to make decisions independently and work as needed. Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information Demonstrated writing ability and excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills are required Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products, i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines, and able to work in an efficient and organized manner Who We Are Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them. What's in it For You? DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to: Choice of health and vision insurance plans 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work Dental plan Fertility and adoption benefit Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service Tuition reimbursement Commuter benefits Retirement contribution This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. New York The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $166,000 to $181,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. District of Columbia The annualized salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is$154,000 to $174,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals-including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession-can have, and can see, paths to success.Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.Learn more about the firm's commitment to DEI here: *www.dwt.com/dei. Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [emailprotected]* . #LI-CH1