Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Sands Anderson PC is seeking a motivated and savvy Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract top talent for the summer program, entry-level and lateral attorneys, paralegals and administrative legal professionals. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the direction of the Director of Talent Acquisition and Director of Human Resources on recruitment needs.

• Work with appropriate hiring managers to assess talent needs; create and update job descriptions as appropriate.

• Maintain and update recruitment content on the firm website and recruitment platforms.

• Source candidates through appropriate recruitment sources, including employment ads, social media campaigns, law school career services, affinity groups, and professional organizations.

• Maintain applicant records, ensure data integrity, and prepare statistics.

• Manage candidate experience by serving as point person for all candidate communications; coordinate interview schedules, travel, and meeting logistics.

• Gather and analyze interview feedback.

• Interact with headhunters and placement agency partners.

• Conduct market analysis when needed.

• Support planning, coordinating, and executing summer program for law students and college students.

• Coordinate on-boarding experience and new employee mentoring and support.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience; SHRM certification preferred.

• 3+ years of recruitment or related experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.

• Experience with applicant tracking software preferred.

• Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain strict confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Exceptional professionalism, time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.

• Impeccable attention to detail.

• Proven ability to respond quickly and appropriately, “experience-oriented” mindset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

COMPENSATION: $80,000 – $100,000 plus annual subjective bonus

Sands Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace.