Talent Acquisition Specialist

Silicon Valley, New York, DC, Boston, Santa Monica, Seattle Summary A premier boutique law firm is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will be responsible for the full cycle staff recruiting process — attracting, screening, selecting, and onboarding qualified staff across all levels within multiple departments. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the ideal candidate will have 5+ years of recruiting experience (law firm or professional services experience a plus) and knowledge of state and federal employment law. Responsibilities Draft and post employment advertisements, including negotiating and controlling ad and posting fees. Work with employment and temporary staffing agencies, including negotiating and controlling employment-related fees. Draft job and position descriptions for newly created positions and review existing position descriptions, recommending changes as necessary. Conduct and coordinate candidate screening and interview processes, including reviewing resumes and applications, testing, and referring qualified applicants to hiring managers. Recommend final candidates to appropriate hiring/administrative managers and coordinate pre-hire and offer processes, including reference checks, background screenings, offer presentations, and employment letters. Foster relationships with key stakeholders; partner with hiring managers to review, analyze, and clarify job specifications, behaviors, and skills required; understand business operations and develop recruiting strategies. Partner with HR Managers to ensure execution of firmwide policies and programs pertaining to recruitment and provide general assistance as needed in adherence to state and federal regulatory laws. Develop sourcing plans specific to each job opportunity; utilize proactive recruiting and behavioral interview techniques. Remain abreast of new developments in recruiting; network with counterparts in comparable law firms and attend local seminars to gain knowledge in legal industry recruiting and employment law; develop industry contacts. Create a best-in-class candidate and client experience by driving speed, quality, and effective communication, including status updates. Work with the Director of Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion to develop recruiting procedures and strategies; determine the most effective recruiting methods and sources to attract candidates and work with hiring managers to execute those strategies. Mentor hiring managers on appropriate recruitment and legal hiring/interviewing practices and procedures; conduct training on lawful hiring practices and interview guidelines. Maintain data on recruitment activities, applicant flow, interviews and hires; provide internal recruitment reports (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-to-hire, and other tracking/metrics). Develop and maintain contacts with educational institutions, employment agencies, placement firms, and other applicant sources; develop a presence in the legal industry and marketplace; develop recruitment programs including job fairs and other events that offer the opportunity to promote the firm and create brand awareness. Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices. Act as point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications 5+ years of recruiting experience; law firm or professional services experience a plus. Knowledge of state and federal employment law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Excellent interviewing skills and a thorough knowledge of recruitment and selection techniques. Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels to determine short- and long-term staffing needs. Ability to develop effective working relationships while maintaining strict confidentiality. Highly developed problem-solving skills using a team approach. Ability to coordinate numerous projects and tasks simultaneously and set appropriate priority levels. Ability to respond creatively and with composure under pressure. Willingness to travel on recruiting assignments. Ability to work beyond regular business hours as required. Mastery of applicable software applications. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Compensation $84,000.00-$120,000.00 annually, plus bonus Salary: $84,000.00-$120,000.00, plus bonus Date Active: 9/15/2026 Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr