Recruiting Specialist

Position Summary Ogletree Deakins Recruiting & Retention department seeks an experienced Recruiting Specialist to join the firm. The Recruiting Team supports full‑cycle recruiting efforts for all staff and legal positions firm‑wide. Working closely with hiring managers and the broader Recruiting team, the Recruiting Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the recruiting cycle for business service professionals, including functional administrative roles and legal support roles across multiple administrative teams and offices. The role proactively sources candidates for current and future hiring needs, while upholding the firm’s core values and commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams. This hybrid position allows the successful candidate to work in one of our Dallas, TX; Greenville, SC; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Raleigh, NC; or Tampa, FL offices. Essential Functions Embed the firm’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting cycle. Communicate and collaborate with hiring managers, practice group leadership and office administrators to understand hiring needs and organizational goals. Partner with hiring managers to implement sourcing strategies and processes, providing proactive updates on active searches, pipeline metrics, target lists, recruiting activity, search strategy and talent assessment. Develop a deep understanding of position requirements at all levels, draft job advertisements and source talent that aligns with firm needs. Manage the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing and reviewing candidates, conducting screening interviews, scheduling interviews, managing the offer process, processing conflicts and background checks, and coordinating pre‑hire onboarding efforts. Screen resumes and applications, and conduct pre‑screening interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and fit for the role and the firm. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date recruitment data in the applicant tracking system. Partner with internal marketing and communications teams to develop new and innovative strategies to market the firm and its multiple departments to candidates. Collaborate with other recruiting team members, HR, the career development team and local office administration to create a seamless and efficient approach to recruiting, onboarding and integration across offices. Maintain strong knowledge of the legal market and industry trends. Coordinate alternative sources of legal talent (e.g., temporary staff, contract and staff attorneys) as needed. Assist with miscellaneous administrative and strategic projects as needed, and track and report firm‑wide recruiting data. Other duties as assigned. Requirements 3+ years of high‑volume recruiting experience, preferably in the legal or other professional services industry. Experience with iCIMS applicant tracking system (or similar) and LinkedIn Recruiter. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong commitment to client service. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive and proactive attitude. Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a high‑performing, fast‑paced work environment. Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills. Ability to drive processes and tasks to completion and to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Familiarity with state and federal laws related to hiring. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Document Management System. Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in business, HR or related field. Understanding and familiarity with the legal industry. Experience conducting market research and sourcing candidates. Experience with recruiting data analytics. Experience recruiting from multiple sources, including online and social media. Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our staff, including Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance (including Dental & Vision coverage), Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr