Staff Recruiter

Staff Recruiter

Saul Ewing's Staff Recruiter will oversee and manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process for business professional staff positions within the firm. The individual in this role will be a permanent employee within the human resources department responsible for identifying, sourcing, and obtaining top talent on behalf of the firm.

Essential Functions And Job Responsibilities:

• Actively reach out and source candidates through various recruitment methods
• Work with hiring manager to discuss needs of their team through an intake meeting
• Screen candidates for minimum requirements for the position and advise hiring manager on candidates
• Coordinate with the human resources assistant to schedule interviews, send offer letters, manage applicant tracking system, rejection letters, and initiating background checks
• Maintain communication with candidates on recruitment process and provide updates on the their candidacy
• Research and recommend salary ranges for opportunities to the human resources director and identify any gaps in order to maintain internal equity
• Assist the payroll department with tracking what employees are eligible for the employee referral program for referral hires
• Conduct professional reference checks
• Work with the human resources specialist on incoming candidate background checks including: attorney, staff, and temporary workers
• Partner with the compensation manager on designing and implementing a formal compensation structure with salary ranges firmwide
• Manage recruitment requests and monitor for accuracy
• Post opportunities on the firm careers page, LinkedIn, and other job portals
• Communicate with candidates about expectations leading up to their first day of employment after background check clears
• Work with attorney recruiting coordinator on monthly background check invoice
• Represent the firm professionally and ethically
• Participate in market research for compensation surveys
• Review job descriptions annually to ensure they are consistent with responsibilities
• Provide occasional recruiting support to the attorney recruiting department

Knowledge And Skills Required:

• Understanding local, state, and federal laws to ensure fair and legal hiring practices
• Exceptional verbal and written skills to establish rapport with hiring managers and candidates
• Ability to find, attract, and engage with active and passive candidates using tools like job boards, LinkedIn, and social media
• Skilled at sourcing resumes, conducting interviews, and identifying if a candidate is a good fit for the position/firm
• Comfortable managing high volume hiring
• Provide a positive experience for all candidates
• Utilize hiring metrics and analytics to track hiring KPIs to optimize the hiring process

Education And Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience recruiting within a law firm or in a recruiting agency specializing in legal
• Experience managing an applicant tracking system (Dayforce experience a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to manage upwards and downwards

Additional Information:

• Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $90,000 - $100,000 annually.

Saul Ewing follows a hybrid work schedule. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of our office locations.