Bureau Chief of Legal Recruitment

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, the BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

We are seeking to hire a Chief for the Legal Recruitment Bureau to work under the supervision of the Chief of Staff.  The Bureau Chief will be an experienced, well-rounded professional with a strong track record in legal and professional staff recruitment, particularly with respect to qualified lateral attorneys, and an ability to create innovative and results-oriented solutions to address an agency-wide staffing shortage.

Establish and implement recruitment efforts that effectively communicate and support the Office's mission and strategic vision;

Oversee and direct recruitment of attorneys and professional staff, with a full understanding of the recruitment process starting with drafting the job posting through making the job offer to successful candidates;

Develop innovative strategies for expanding and increasing the recruitment and retention of lateral attorneys and addressing unfilled positions;

Provide leadership and "hands-on" guidance to the entire Recruitment team by overseeing on-campus recruitment efforts, individual recruiter performance, efforts to address attrition and retention, and the efficient movement of legal and professional candidates through the recruitment process;

Engage in meaningful and ongoing discussion with the management staff to realistically assess and determine staffing needs;

Represent the Office as necessary at job fairs, on-campus recruitment, law school panel discussions, and recruitment conferences;

Collaborate with Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and data analysis staff to compile and analyze recruitment metrics for review by the District Attorney and her executive staff;

Effectively communicate job posting and recruitment updates within the Office and engage in expanded and effective dissemination of job posting sand promotional material outside of the Office;

Serve as liaison to law schools to strengthen efforts to attract talent, assess optimal use of resources, and ensure seamless on-campus recruitment programs;

Collaborate with Litigation Training to oversee summer internship program, including event planning, work assignments, evaluations, mentorship, and final program reviews;

Monitor interview protocols to ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process; and

Handle sensitive and confidential information, work under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines.

All other projects as assigned.

A Juris Doctor and admission to practice in the New York state required;

New York state residency and United States citizenship required as of the first day of employment;

Minimum of 7+ years of demonstrated experience in legal recruitment or career counseling at a law school'

Demonstrated candidate sourcing, particularly with respect to lateral attorneys, and relationship-building skills;

Knowledge of best practices and familiarity with federal, state, and city laws relevant to legal recruitment, interview protocols, civil service hiring and retention;

Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and collaborative skills;

Excellent judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information; ability to work under pressure and accommodate multiple challenging assignments and deadlines;

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Adobe Pro, Excel, Visio, and Microsoft Office; Skills in data management and reporting required;

Knowledge of citywide systems such as NYCAPS, e-Hire, PRISE, PMS, CHRMS, and City Time preferred; and

Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the Office.

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