DWTSurge Legal Recruiter

Description

• Develop, own, and execute on specific recruitment plans for assigned staffing requests, under the supervision of the DWTSurge Program Director

• Build and maintain a strong, diverse pipeline of highly qualified attorney and legal staff candidates
• Source candidates, review applications, conduct candidate interviews, and discuss position requirements with candidate
• Schedule candidate interviews with hiring managers and communicate from hiring managers on next steps
• Source new candidates, assess existing candidates, and explore referred candidates for open positions, and for future needs that may develop
• Provide candidate recommendations to the DWTSurge Program Director and requesting DWT attorneys

• Gather, synthesize, and analyze interview feedback and data to iterate on candidate identification and vetting practices

• Conduct reference checks, confirm candidate credentials, and gather additional information about candidates as requested by hiring managers
• Manage the development and implementation of objective skills tests for candidates and gathering practice group feedback on results
• Conduct rate discussions and negotiations with candidates with strong attention to the budgeting requirements of the Firm, the client, and the specific project
• Draft and manage job postings for all open positions
• Provide consultative information to hiring managers on candidate market trends and rates
• Support the development of the Surge recruiting page and additional candidate resource materials
• Manage external-facing content related to the Surge Program, as well as Surge Program information on external and internal sites
• Track key staffing metrics and generate relevant reports regarding geographic markets, market rates for candidates, etc.
• Strategically build and maintain a pipeline of candidates in advance of requests for Surge solutions and client secondments
• Manage next steps for all internal and external candidate referrals
• Innovate on current alternative staffing sourcing methods

• Support other Surge Program team members as needed, including assisting with candidate onboarding, Surge attorney professional development, evaluation tracking, and utilization tracking

• Assist in the development and management of the DWTSurge recruiting site
• Manage the Program's collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team on recruiting events and with the Firm's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion recruiting initiatives
• Manage and maintain connections with candidate network
• Proactively market the Program and develop connections with relevant legal associations, professional groups, law school alumni groups, and more
• Own the development and implementation of a communication strategy with candidate network

• Support the development of and manage the administrative needs of candidate referral programs

Join us if you have:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years' experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, required. Experience in a law firm or other professional services organization is a plus
• An interest in learning more about different practice areas in the legal industry, law firm operations, and evolving ways of serving clients
• 2+ years of sourcing experience utilizing a variety of tools such as social media and Boolean searches
• Strong interview abilities and excellent communications skills; experience establishing and maintaining connections with candidates
• Demonstrated interest in participating in candidate outreach events and marketing efforts
• Proven experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships with expert customer relationship skills
• Prior Applicant Tracking System/ Contact Management System experience for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of a professional services organization are required
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks in accordance with moving project timelines
• Ability to work independently as well as in team settings
• Ability to produce polished work product and effectively communicate with high-level stakeholders
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, follow-up, follow-through, and priority setting skills are required; demonstrated ability to practice good judgment
• Proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel as necessary to support face-to-face meetings (e.g. office visits or attendance at regional or local office meetings)

Who We Are

What's in it For You?

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution