Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, including:

• Crafting compelling job ads.
• Sourcing and headhunting qualified candidates.
• Managing applicant pipelines.
• Supporting hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process.
• Shaping our recruiting strategy to attract the best talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and post job ads across multiple platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, niche job boards, etc.).
• Source, headhunt, and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and networking.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and manage candidate pipelines.
• Operate and optimize our ATS (create requisitions, workflows, scorecards; keep stages clean; run reports; maintain data hygiene).
• Partner with department directors to understand role requirements and align recruiting strategies.
• Maintain an organized applicant tracking process to ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source-of-hire, pipeline health) to improve efficiency and quality of hire.
• Promote Ovation Law Firm’s employer brand to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or headhunting (law firm or professional services experience a plus).
• Hands-on ATS experience is required — e.g., BambooHR, JazzHR, Workable, Lever, Greenhouse, or similar (setup, workflows, templates, reporting).
• Strong knowledge of job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both active and passive candidates.
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Must be available to work USA Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a yearly bonus opportunity.
• Work remotely with a collaborative, supportive team.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities for growth and to shape recruiting processes and strategy.