Talent Sourcing Specialist

About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other.

Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.

The Talent Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting and driving our talent acquisition activities for Partners and attorneys and utilizing executive search practices to build a direct pipeline of talent. Research, analyze and target the talent across our key markets. Utilize direct recruitment strategies, to ensure we have the best people joining our firm. Research /map our core markets to identify and engage passive candidates for both attorney and partner level opportunities, work with both internal lateral recruitment team and the Director, Talent Acquisition.

Collaborate with our internal intelligence & knowledge unit to conduct desk-based research, market intelligence, database management, initial candidate outreach, and creates high-quality reporting to build talent pipelines and support executive searches for the organization. Harness and curate the wealth of intelligence on the market from our workforce to support our talent acquisition activities.

• Market Mapping:
  Researches and maps target markets and talent pools to identify potential candidates for specific senior roles.
• Candidate Identification:
  Uses databases, organizational networks, and other sourcing tools to find both active and passive candidates.
• Market Intelligence:
  Gathers and shares general market intelligence, including "movers and shakers" and talent trends, to provide strategic insight to the recruitment team.
• Data Management:
  Maintains and updates the internal candidate database with accurate and comprehensive information on potential candidates and market contacts.
• Outreach & Engagement:
  Proactively approaches identified candidates to understand their career aspirations, presents them with opportunities, and nurtures them for future roles.
• Recruitment and Integration:
  Supports the Director of Talent Acquisition and the Attorney Recruitment team in bringing great talent into the firm. Supports the on-boarding and orientation of new hires to ensure they have the best integration into the firm.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works closely with in-house consultants and recruiters to define search strategies and ensure alignment with client requirements.
• Reporting & Administration:
  Produces high-quality reports, candidate profiles, and other documentation for internal teams and clients, ensuring all processes are followed.
• Strategic Planning:
  Engages in strategic (i.e., long-range) planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives for assigned department(s).
• Effective Communication:
  Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Firm Resources:
  Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Compliance:
  Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Other Duties:
  Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Current knowledge of industry best practices, trends and techniques
• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Analytical & Research
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to identify relevant talent.
• Networking & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Aptitude for building relationships, engaging with diverse individuals, and using referral networks to identify additional candidates.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate professionally and persuasively when presenting company and role information to candidates.
• Curiosity & Initiative: A natural curiosity to learn about new markets and companies, coupled with the initiative to drive searches and uncover talent.
• Resilience & Adaptability:
  Thriving in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and being comfortable using executive search tools.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Meticulous attention to detail in managing candidate data and producing accurate reports.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local labor and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate close attention to detail, effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and delegate effectively
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to use discretion and…