Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a talented Legal Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist to join a law practice in DC.

This role manages the full hiring process for attorneys and staff, collaborating with practice leaders to ensure a smooth experience for candidates and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, and new hire paperwork.
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies with the HR Director.
• Partner with managers and the Recruiting Committee to meet hiring objectives.
• Coordinate summer/fall recruitment, liaising with law schools and organizing events.
• Assist with onboarding, pre-employment testing, reference checks, and exit interviews.
• Support HR policy interpretation and maintain confidential personnel records.
• Assist with benefits administration and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (HR or recruiting certification preferred).
• 3 years of HR/recruiting experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ADP Workforce Now and applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Required Education and Experience
* A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is requested. A certification in HR or recruiting is strongly preferred
* 3 years previous Human Resources or Recruiting experience in a law firm
Additional Qualifications
* Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
* Experience or familiarity with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.