Senior Legal Recruiter

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Position Summary:

The Senior Legal Recruiter will work directly with the Hiring Committee and Legal Talent Department to evaluate the firms recruitment of summer associates and patent professionals develop and implement an effective year-round hiring strategy and coordinate hiring activities throughout their pre-employment cycle (including continuous improvement of all of these processes and endeavors). Responsibilities also include the development of a strategic plan logistics and communications for the firms annual summer associate and scientific advisor and patent agent (SAPA) programs as well as other student recruitment and engagement activities throughout the year.

Essential Functions:

• In partnership with the Hiring Committee and Legal Talent Department develop implement and maintain a year-round strategy for meeting the firms recruitment and hiring goals and hiring goals as they relate to summer associates patent professionals and first-year attorneys.
• Plan and develop and implement logistics and communications for the summer associate and SAPA programs including onboarding orientation work allocation social events feedback and evaluations and extension of return or permanent offers. Maintain various department and Hiring Committee reports related to summer associate and patent professional recruitment. Support internal partners including the Hiring Committee and Legal Talent Department with regard to their roles in same.
• Oversee the direct application resume collection and interview process and communications for the firms summer associate and SAPA programs including interview scheduling and confirmations candidate feedback and evaluations and extension of offers. Maintain all files and tracking of candidate status and interactions through the applicant tracking system. (FloRecruit). Continuously review evaluate and develop improvements to foregoing processes in conjunction with relevant internal partners.
• With internal partners develop comprehensive recruitment strategy for building ongoing relationships with career development office (or equivalent) leaders at designated schools. Independently implement and consistently evaluate that strategy.
• Independently identify suitable on-campus and firm-sponsored recruiting and engagement events throughout the year at designated schools (e.g. career fairs seminars and career development panels mock interview workshops mentoring programs receptions and social events etc.). Coordinate logistics and communications for attorney attendance at same.
• Update and maintain recruitment content on the firms intranet website social media and other recruiting platforms as appropriate including information related to the firms application process and relevant scholarship fellowship and internship programs for students.
• Participate in and contribute to special projects and initiatives related to recruitment and talent acquisition. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in recruitment and student engagement.
• Assist in the preparation of the firms recruiting summer associate and SAPA program budgets.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced prioritization skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented
• Sense of urgency
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or other HR software

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in similar field.
• Bachelors degree in related discipline or combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Bachelors degree in related field preferred.

This role offers a base salary range of $87000.00$107000.00. Actual earnings may vary. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as your qualifications relevant experience education work location and market conditions.

At Vorys we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can succeed both personally and professionally. We offer competitive compensation along with a robust benefits package designed to support your health well-being and long-term goals. Our benefits include medical dental vision FSA life and disability coverage paid maternity & parental leave family building resources identity theft protection a 401(k) plan and paid sick personal and vacation time. Some benefits are provided automatically while others may be available for voluntary enrollment. Youll also have access to opportunities for professional growth work-life balance and programs that recognize and celebrate your contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vorys does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individuals sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) reproductive health decisions race age religion national origin ancestry color sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information marital status military/veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal law. Vorys only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Vorys is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in our employment application process unless doing so would constitute an undue hardship. If you need assistance or an accommodation in our employment application process due to a disability; due to a limitation related to affected by or arising out of pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; or due to a sincerely held religious belief practice or observance please contact Julie McDonald CHRO. Our policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process.

Required Experience:

Senior IC