Attorney Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

Attorney Recruiting & Search ManagementDevelop and finalize search descriptions in collaboration with hiring partners for lateral associate, partner, and temporary attorney positions.Coordinate the launch and distribution of searches internally and through external recruiting agencies, including establishing search infrastructure such as Google Drive folders, intake forms, viRecruit entries, and tracking spreadsheets.Participate in recruiting strategy, pipeline management, and hiring discussions with the Chief Talent + Culture Officer, hiring partners, firm leadership, and recruiting agencies.Review resumes, evaluate candidate qualifications, and assess alignment with the firm’s hiring needs and practice group priorities.Prepare candidate presentations and supporting materials for hiring partners.Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, recruiting agencies, and hiring partners throughout the recruiting process.Manage active candidate pipelines, process submissions in viRecruit, conduct agency follow-ups, track outstanding items, and maintain accurate recruiting data, records, and reports.Conduct first-round associate interviews and participate in candidate evaluations.Advise hiring partners on interview feedback, candidate assessments, hiring recommendations, and next steps, and communicate decisions and updates to recruiting agencies.Coordinate the closure of searches by updating tracking systems and intake forms, archiving search records in viRecruit, and notifying recruiting agencies.

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Interview Coordination & Offer ManagementOversee interview scheduling and logistics, providing direction and support to the Attorney Recruiting & Development Assistant on scheduling challenges, last-minute changes, and competing priorities.Review recruiting communications and candidate-facing materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.Draft and distribute Executive Committee memoranda supporting hiring recommendations.Extend offers to candidates; prepare offer letters, offer packages, and benefits materials; coordinate follow-up meetings; maintain candidate files; and manage communications throughout the offer process.Oversee conflicts and background check clearance in partnership with the General Counsel, department leaders, and Human Resources.Oversee recruiting agency agreements and assist with contract negotiations.Process placement invoices and maintain recruiting budget tracking, expense records, and related reporting.
Attorney Onboarding & IntegrationCoordinate attorney onboarding from offer acceptance through the start date, including pre-start communications, first-day logistics, office assignments, building access, technology setup, calendar coordination, and transition support.Facilitate attorney orientation and integration by coordinating first-day training, firm-wide announcements, orientation materials, distribution list and meeting additions, firm tours, and cross-departmental introductions.Conduct ongoing check-ins to support a smooth transition and positive integration into the firm.Coordinate the collection of new-hire performance feedback from practice group partners following the attorney’s first three months.
Recruiting Strategy, Process Improvement & Team SupportMaintain and update annual compensation and benchmarking data, conduct market research, and monitor industry trends to inform recruiting strategy and support the continued refinement of recruiting processes and policies.Develop, document, and enhance recruiting procedures, checklists, and workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and overall program effectiveness.Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting operations, strengthen candidate experience, and improve coordination among hiring partners, recruiting agencies, and internal stakeholders. xzbcwsv Provide guidance and day-to-day support to the Attorney Recruiting & Development Assistant to ensure effective execution of recruiting activities and consistent delivery of team priorities.