Talent Acquisition Specialist

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our growing Practice. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals, partnering closely with hiring managers and Human Resources to attract, evaluate, and onboard top talent. This role plays a critical part in building a high-performing workforce by delivering an efficient, compliant, and candidate-focused hiring experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process across multiple roles and departments.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and team dynamics.
• Ensure all hiring activities align with organizational goals, policies, and employment laws.
• Sourcing and attracting candidates via job postings, utilizing social media, and conducting passive outreach.
• Screening and performing multiple interview stages.
• Conducting evaluations, such as skills assessments, i.e. DISC Assessments.
• Coordinating and executing employment offers, including drafting documentation and negotiating salary and benefits.
• Initial onboarding preparation, orientation, and training to settle the new employee.
• Maintain strong relationships with legal search firms, law schools, and professional networks.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics.
• Monitor market trends and provide competitive intelligence on compensation, benefits, and hiring strategies.
• Track and report recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing strategies.
• Support evolving business needs by taking on additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; a HR certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of legal recruiting experience, either in-house or with a legal staffing/recruiting agency.
• Strong understanding of the legal market and attorney career paths.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter.).
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality candidates and building strong talent pipelines.