Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager for a boutique law firm in Washington DC

Hybrid remote: 3 days/week in office

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000/year, exempt, salary depends on experience level.

5+ years experience in full cycle recruiting required

Full cycle recruiting for lawyers and professional staff

Excellent benefits, culture and work/life balance

Candidates must have full-cycle recruiting experience from professional services industry or law firm environment.

Seeking candidates with creative problem-solving to be an innovative change-driver in the recruiting function in a growing firm.

Sourcing, management of outside recruitment agencies, candidate management and recruitment strategy.

Full cycle recruiting

• Oversee and execute lateral attorney and administrative/staff hiring
• Create and post job descriptions
• Screen applications and select qualified candidates.
• Schedule interviews; oversee preparation of interview questions, etc
• Manage candidate experience - provide timely communication, feedback, status
• Collaborate with HR to identify/recommend salary ranges, incentives, start dates, etc
• Partner with HR to align recruitment strategies
• Train hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques
• Use a variety of search methods (search firms, internal referrals, online research tools) to source candidates.
• Build relationships with recruitment agencies, alumni groups, bar associations, networking groups
• Manage talent acquisition budget: recruitment marketing, job postings, external partnerships.

• Primary point of contact for new hires during their onboarding
• Prepare pre-boarding activities: background check, conflicts, reference checks.
• Collaborate with admin departments to facilitate equipment setup, training schedules.
• Schedule check-ins with new hires to assess their integration into the team, address concerns, and gather feedback on the onboarding experience.

• At least 5 years legal or professional services recruiting experience
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative as a self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• MSOffice Suite, Outlook, Zoom, and G-Suite scheduling tools
• Comfort with communicating with candidates on social media platforms such as Linked In