Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

DiCello Levitt LLP

Chicago, IL

Join a firm that is shaping front-page headlines pursuing justice every day, whether litigating some of the most significant civil and human rights cases of our time or ensuring that companies take responsibility for their actions and remediate the harm they have caused.

DiCello Levitt, a nationally prominent, Chambers and Benchmark-rated law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist in in the Chicago office location.

Firm Description:

DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs’ law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $20B in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal.

Position Objectives:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the Firm.

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist reports to the Human Resources Director and manages the full recruiting lifecycle to find, hire, and retain quality talent.
• Develop and grow a network of relationships with a database of qualified active and passive talent to consider for new position openings.
• Partner with the Human Resources Director and HR team to design, develop, and implement innovative recruiting strategies.
• Stay active with current job boards, social networks, and platforms to find talent, and plan, create, and release job descriptions and announcements.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process for attorney and legal support roles.
• Collaborates with Firm management and practice group leaders to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the Firm.
• Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
• Screens applications, selects qualified candidates, and develops talent networks to find qualified active and passive candidates.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Partners with human resources staff to build and maintain longterm relationships with select key universities, professors, administration, and student organizations to develop a talent pipeline for the summer associate (internship) program.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resources staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and Firm policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficient with or possess the ability tot quickly learn applicant tracking software or other recruitment systems; experience with Paychex Flex is a plus.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications or related software.
• Knowledge of legal industry processes is a plus, though not required.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree required, Bachelor’s degree beneficial, in Human Resources or related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process with three (3) of those years in legal services recruiting.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional HR training or certifications a plus.

What DiCello Levitt Offers:

Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000 annually

• Salary is dependent on experience and location.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work style
• Comprehensive benefits package, effective the first day of the month following your start date: medical, dental, vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Accident Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, ShortTerm Disability, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution

Time Off:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays

DiCello Levitt LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DiCello Levitt LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DiCello Levitt LLP without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DiCello Levitt LLP. Please, no phone calls or emails.

DiCello Levitt LLP provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the interviewing process and on the job. Please include any reasonable accommodation needs in your application.

For more information, visit our website: www.dicellolevitt.com.