Recruiting Specialist

Company Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate opening for a Legal Recruiting Specialist in our Los Angeles office. Job Summary As a member of Sheppard Mullin’s Talent Management Team, the Legal Recruiting Specialist will support the Downtown Los Angeles office on all aspects of entry‑level recruiting processes including entry‑level recruiting, the summer associate program, and new lawyer integration. The role will also provide support to the Firmwide Entry‑Level Legal Recruiting Manager and the Director of Legal Recruiting. Additionally, you will assist with Talent Management goals related to professional development and diversity and inclusion. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team with real opportunity for advancement. Essential Functions Must be able to handle multiple projects Attentive to detail and meeting deadlines Excellent communication skills, written and oral; appreciation of need for confidentiality Ability to learn and adapt to new software and processes Work with minimal supervision Team oriented Proactive with ability to take initiative when required Other responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications 3+ years of relevant work experience Prior law firm or corporate recruiting experience required Excellent oral and written communication skills Team‑oriented self‑starter with ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to interact with all levels of personnel while demonstrating a professional and service‑oriented demeanor Ability to prioritize work and multitask in a fast paced environmentStrong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent judgement and respect for confidentiality Proactive with ability to take initiative when required Preferred Qualifications Prior human resources and marketing experience preferred Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years of relevant work experience Computer/Software Knowledge – Required Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Experience using an applicant tracking system required Computer/Software Knowledge – Preferred Knowledge of viDesktop, Symplicity, Flo Recruit and NetDocs systems is a plus Advanced web skills and basic web/graphic design skills are helpful Work Environment Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily exist when working in a high‑rise building) Indoor office work environment Current firm policy is hybrid – working in the office a minimum of 3 days per week, and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change). Additionally, this position will require coming into the office more than 3 days a week during May through August and potentially other months, as needed. After hours and weekend work may be required as the job duties demand. Travel Requirements Will need to travel frequently between LosAngeles and Century City offices Up to 25% travel to other U.S. offices for firm and recruiting events, as necessary Compensation California: The salary range for this position is $80,000- $110,000 per year. Criminal History Consideration We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the LosAngeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Equal Opportunity Employer Sheppard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr