Kahana & Feld LLP

Lead firmwide recruiting strategies for attorneys and professional staff, advising leadership and managing full recruiting lifecycle. | Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years leading full-cycle attorney recruiting in law firms or professional services with strong leadership and analytical skills. | Description The Chief or Director of Talent Acquisition is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing firmwide initiatives that attract exceptional legal and professional staff talent. This role will work closely with the Managing Partners, Practice Group and Firm Leaders, Recruiting Team, Senior Talent Advisor, and other key stakeholders. The Chief or Director of Talent Acquisition oversees recruiting across the Firm’s nationwide offices. This role serves as a key advisor to Firm leadership on talent strategy and is responsible for ensuring that recruiting initiatives are aligned with the Firm’s business objectives, culture, growth strategy, and long-term talent needs. Duties and Responsibilities Attorney Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Develop and execute a comprehensive, firmwide attorney and professional staff recruiting strategy, encompassing all levels of attorneys ranging from law students to managing partners. Partner with Firm and Practice Group Leaders to identify current and future attorney talent needs and develop targeted recruiting strategies to address those needs. Coordinate and liaise with the Senior Talent Advisor on strategic partner recruiting initiatives. Oversee the full recruiting lifecycle for attorneys and professional staff, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, offer development, onboarding, and integration. Develop innovative strategies to attract and retain high-caliber attorneys and legal professionals in competitive markets. Establish and maintain relationships with law schools, career services offices, professional associations, and other talent sources. Monitor recruiting metrics, market trends, compensation data, and competitive intelligence to inform recruiting strategy and decision-making. Partner with marketing and communications teams to strengthen the Firm’s employer brand and market presence. Ensure consistent, high-quality candidate experiences across all Firm offices and recruiting channels. Advance lateral partner integration in collaboration with the Senior Talent Advisor, who oversees the lateral partner integration process. Firmwide Talent Strategy Serve as a trusted advisor to Firm leadership on attorney and professional staff talent, recruiting, and succession matters. Develop and analyze talent metrics and dashboards to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, including software tools. Establish consistent recruiting practices while allowing for appropriate differences among offices and practice groups. Partner with People Operations on talent management, performance management, compensation, and succession planning, as appropriate. Help foster a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, collaboration, and accountability. Stay current on developments in the legal talent market, including recruiting trends, law school demographics, associate expectations, career mobility, and emerging approaches to attorney and professional staff recruiting. Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop recruiting professionals located across the Firm’s offices. Establish clear goals, priorities, performance expectations, and accountability measures for the team. Promote collaboration and consistency across geographic markets while maintaining strong relationships with local office leadership. Manage external recruiting vendors, consultants, and other strategic partners. Develop and manage the department budget and allocate resources in accordance with Firm priorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred. Law firm experience required and seven-plus years of experience leading full-cycle attorney recruiting within a law firm or comparable professional services organization. Demonstrated success developing and executing firmwide/companywide talent strategies across multiple offices or geographic markets. Strong understanding of the legal industry, attorney career progression, law firm culture, and the competitive attorney talent market. Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior attorneys, Firm leadership, and business professionals. Experience leading and developing a high-performing team. Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate effectively at all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-visibility initiatives in a fast-paced professional environment. Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with the ability to translate talent data into actionable recommendations. Excellent judgment, discretion, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Type Full-Time, Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities The Firmwide Recruiting Manager and the recruiting team. Work Location Hybrid Work Schedule 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends and holiday work may be required. Salary Range $200,000 to $350,000 Physical Requirements Primarily sedentary work. Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodation. Travel 5-10% domestic travel by ground and/or air, dependent on Firm needs.

Collect, organize, and analyze data to support leadership and manage staffing reports. | Bachelor's degree and at least one year experience with SQL, Excel, SharePoint, and data visualization tools. | Description The Operations Junior Data & Staffing Analyst supports the firm’s leadership, practice groups, and administrative departments by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data across multiple systems to drive strategic and operational initiatives. This position works closely with Practice Group Management, Legal and People Operations, Finance, and Practice Group leadership to support workload management, utilization tracking, staffing coordination, and operational efficiency across the firm’s practice groups. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role that requires exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to liaise effectively between attorneys, firm leadership, and administrative departments. The Operations Junior Data & Staffing Analyst ensures that each group is well supported, aligned with firm priorities, and equipped to deliver outstanding client service. Duties and Responsibilities Data Analysis & Reporting Pull, organize, and analyze data from the firm’s finances, timekeeping, and billing systems to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve operational performance. Run regular weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports to support business goals across operations, client service, and client relations. Provide firm leadership with insights and visual analyses derived from structured and unstructured data sources. Data Management & Quality Maintain and improve data hygiene across multiple databases, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and completeness. Perform data cleanup and maintenance projects to enhance reporting reliability and system efficiency. Gather, validate, and integrate data from multiple systems and locations into consolidated reports and dashboards. System Integration & Automation Build and manage SharePoint lists with advanced functionality, connecting data from multiple systems for leadership access and workflow automation. Develop forms that automatically funnel data into spreadsheets or dashboards for real-time tracking and executive review. Use APIs, PowerShell scripts, and automation tools to connect systems, push and pull data, and streamline processes. Assist in the transition and quality assurance of data between the firm’s management systems and new software platforms. Business Intelligence & Visualization Design, maintain, and enhance dashboards and visual reports in Power BI to monitor KPIs and business trends. Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences. Support firm initiatives in financial analysis, client relationship management, and business development through data-driven insights. Operational Management Compile, analyze, and maintain operational and staffing reports, including utilization, capacity, productivity, and matter assignment data. Utilize Power Automate, Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint skills to create automated processes and workflows for staffing, teams, and headcount ratios. Monitor and analyze timekeeper workloads and assist in identifying staffing gaps, capacity concerns, and workflow trends to ensure a balanced workload while meeting client needs promptly and make recommendations to Practice Group leadership. Coordinate with Legal and People Operations, Finance, Recruiting, and the Practice Group Leaders regarding attorney assignments and staffing needs. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports related to attorney productivity, billable hours, staffing allocation, and operational metrics. Work with practice group leaders and firm leadership to understand business goals, plan for future needs, and allocate resources effectively. This includes tracking partner-associate ratios and providing staffing forecasts. Set up and manage efficient workflows, task tracking, calendars, and systems for organizing legal information. Serve as a key contact between partners, lawyers, and the firm’s support departments (billing, people ops, IT, marketing, etc.) to assist the practice group in achieving its objectives. Identify and participate in development and implementation of improvements to processes and workflows, leveraging the firm’s technology resources and proven methods. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer/Data Science, Data Mining and Analytics, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or a related field. 1+ years of experience in computer/data science, legal operations, staffing coordination, finance, or professional services operations. Prior experience in a law firm or professional services setting is preferred. Experience and working knowledge of SQL is required. Advanced Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, macros, and data modeling). Advanced SharePoint functionality, including list setup, permissions, or automation. Power BI for dashboard creation and data visualization. Experience with APIs and data integration across systems. Experience with Python for data applications. PowerShell scripting for workflow automation and data transfer. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to diverse stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and system integrity. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Job Type Full-Time, Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities None Work Location Hybrid Work Schedule 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends and holidays Hourly Rate $35.00 - $40.00 Physical Requirements Primarily sedentary work. Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodations. Travel 5 – 10% domestic travel by ground and or air, dependent on firm needs