Precious Woods
About Precious Woods
Precious Woods is a Legal Recruiting Manager with extensive experience in legal recruitment and staffing. She has held various roles in organizations such as Gunderson Dettmer, The Agency Legal Staffing, and Kirkland & Ellis, and has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Arizona State University.
Current Role as Legal Recruiting Manager
Precious Woods currently serves as the Legal Recruiting Manager at Gunderson Dettmer, a position held since 2023. In this role, Woods is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process for legal professionals, ensuring that the firm attracts and retains top talent. The position involves strategic planning and collaboration with various teams within the organization to meet recruitment goals.
Previous Experience at Gunderson Dettmer
Prior to the current role, Precious Woods worked at Gunderson Dettmer in two capacities. As a Senior Legal Recruiting Coordinator in 2022, Woods contributed to the recruitment efforts for one month. Later in 2022, Woods served as a Legal Recruiting Specialist for ten months, focusing on enhancing the recruitment strategies and processes within the firm.
Recruitment Experience in Legal Staffing
Precious Woods has significant experience in legal staffing, having worked as a Recruiter at The Agency Legal Staffing from 2018 to 2020. This role involved sourcing and placing legal professionals in various positions. Additionally, Woods worked as a Legal Recruiting Coordinator at Kirkland & Ellis from 2021 to 2022, where responsibilities included managing the recruitment process for legal roles.
Educational Background in Communications
Precious Woods studied at Arizona State University, where a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communications was achieved. This educational background provides a foundation for effective communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential in the field of recruitment.
Diverse Professional Background
In addition to legal recruiting, Precious Woods has a diverse professional background. Previous roles include serving as an Academic Interventionist with Notre Dame Mission Volunteers-AmeriCorps from 2014 to 2015, a Multi-Line Claims Adjuster at Amica Insurance from 2016 to 2018, and a Family & Homebuyer Services Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of Orange County from 2015 to 2016. This varied experience contributes to a well-rounded perspective in recruitment.