Lateral Recruiter

About this role

FBT Gibbons
is currently searching for a full-time
Lateral Recruiter
to join our firm. This position plays a key role in advancing the firm’s strategic attorney recruitment efforts, with a particular focus on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier and diverse legal talent in targeted growth markets.


Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required due to the frequent collaboration and contact with internal colleagues, candidates, external recruiters, and firm leadership. This individual must have a positive, can-do professional demeanor, precise attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent judgment to handle confidential information discreetly.


Key Responsibilities

• Proactively support all aspects of the lateral recruiting cycle, including posting openings, sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, coordinating interviews, collecting feedback and facilitating decision-making.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the duties of the various attorney positions and what is required to be successful in those positions.
• Develop and implement creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to build and manage a robust pipeline of potential candidates and referral sources.
• Identify and engage associate- and partner-level attorneys at target firms through strategic outreach, including direct contact via phone, email, and LinkedIn to generate interest in lateral opportunities.
• Design and execute targeted outreach campaigns aligned with strategic practice area needs.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between candidates and the firm, ensuring a positive and professional experience throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of candidate information and recruitment activity into the firm’s applicant tracking system; generate reports, analyze metrics, and identify trends to inform recruitment strategy.
• Prepare recruitment-related communications and offer letters for candid...