Staff Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a non-exempt Staff Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its St. Louis office. With over 450 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Thompson Coburn, you’ll be at the forefront of building our exceptional team, using your skills to identify, attract, and engage top-tier talent. In this fast-paced and collaborative role, you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle for staff positions across the firm, partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver a best-in-class candidate experience. After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

• Develops and implements sourcing and recruitment strategies for the Firm’s staff positions in conjunction with the Staff Talent Acquisition Manager, to include building network relationships with search firms and area colleges/universities and connecting with and sourcing talent through social media and other channels to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the Firm.
• Schedules and participates in intake meetings with hiring managers during the position requisition process; provides an overview of the Firm’s recruitment workflow, sets expectations, addresses process-related questions, and gathers information on any anticipated challenges or role-specific considerations.
• Guides hiring managers on compensation decisions and offer strategies, ensuring alignment with the Firm’s overall compensation philosophy and internal equity considerations.
• Provides proactive, structured updates to hiring managers throughout the full recruiting life cycle, including pipeline status, candidate progress, market intelligence, and next steps. Initiates communication independently and with appropriate frequency based on the activity of each search.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and evaluates workflow allocation, procedures and protocols for efficiency.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices and industry standards and identifies and implements effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the needs of the organization.
• Responsible for the administrative aspects related to the selection and hiring process; reviewing applications, conducting professional reference checks, recommending candidates for consideration and seeking offer approval.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other Human Resource team during the offer process, collects new hire information, and confirms start dates and other pertinent details.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.

• Ability to manage routine daily functions while resolving sensitive issues and complex assignments using strong critical thinking skills; must exercise sound judgment in determining when to elevate matters, involve leadership, and identify the appropriate individuals to engage at the right time.
• Must have ability to reason and apply sound judgement to complex recruiting…