Director of Attorney Recruitment & Development
Cooper People Group
Legal · Full-time
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
Who We Are:
Miller Johnson is a full‑service Midwest law firm serving corporate, institutional, and individual clients. We partner with employers and organizations to address sophisticated legal challenges in a complex and constantly evolving marketplace.
Founded in 1959, we have expanded to more than 160 attorneys and are continuing to grow to meet client needs. Our attorneys and professional staff work as one team, guided by a shared set of core values:
Core Values
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Integrity and Candor – We speak the truth
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Down to Earth – We stay humble and real
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Grit – We push through and get it done
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Committed to Excellence – We raise the bar
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Committed to Impact – We lift others up
How we work
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Entrepreneurial Mindset – we think like owners
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Down to Business – We move fast and stay practical
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Rooted and Invested – We build lasting trust
About This Role:
Due to growth, we are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Attorney Recruitment & Development. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer, Firm leadership, and Practice Group Leaders, ensuring that Miller Johnson attracts, develops, and retains top legal talent aligned with firm goals and values. Reporting directly to the COO, the Director of Attorney Recruiting & Professional Development will lead all aspects of lateral and entry-level hiring, summer associate programs, attorney orientation, mentorship, training, and professional growth initiatives.
In this role you will:
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Align with our core values and how we work.
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Utilize your bachelor's degree (JD or advanced degree in HR preferred) along with your 10+ years of relevant experience within a professional services firm to elevate our attorney recruitment and talent development initiatives.
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Bring vision, business acumen, and strategic thought leadership to develop and execute attorney leadership development, talent management, and succession planning across the organization.
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Serve as a strategic talent connector by developing innovative recruitment strategies for lateral, entry-level, and law clerk hiring while building long-term relationships that strengthen the firm's attorney talent pipeline.
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Partner with practice group leaders and firm leadership to develop strategic hiring plans, participate in campus and professional recruiting efforts, and strengthen the firm's brand in alignment with its culture and values.
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Enhance the attorney experience by designing and implementing impactful orientation, onboarding, training, and professional development programs that support long-term career growth.
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Collaborate with firm leaders to identify practice-specific and firmwide training needs and create clear career development pathways across practice areas.
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Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of key professional development initiatives.
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Oversee CLE policy and compliance to ensure alignment with state bar requirements across jurisdictions through effective tracking, reporting, and process management.
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Utilize data and KPIs to evaluate recruitment trends, retention, engagement, and performance outcomes, driving continuous improvement in talent strategies.
What We Offer:
We are committed to fostering an exception work experience that includes the following:
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An inclusive culture
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Competitive wages
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401(k) and firm contribution
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Flexible scheduling
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Paid time off
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Comprehensive medical benefits
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Life insurance
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Short and long-term disability
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Paid parental leave
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Adoption assistance
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Cooper People Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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