Legal Staff Human Resources in Dallas, TX

Law Firm

Dallas, TX

Legal Staff Human Resources in Dallas, TX

Legal Staff

Min 6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Business Professional Recruiter

Job Responsibilities:

As a Business Professional Recruiter at the law firm, the role involves significant engagement in the recruitment process to support the firm's legal practice. Key responsibilities include:

- Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for all staff positions across the firm.
- Assessing candidates' qualifications, experience, and fit to determine their suitability for various roles.
- Collaborating with the Business Professional Recruiting Coordinator to manage the applicant tracking system, schedule interviews, and record interview feedback.
- Partnering with department heads and Practice Group Leaders to evaluate hiring needs, define job requirements, create job postings, and establish candidate profiles.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with legal industry professionals, search firms, and professional organizations to broaden the talent pool.
- Ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by providing clear communication and timely feedback.
- Working with HR and the Integration team to facilitate a smooth transition for new staff into the firm.
- Collaborating with the Director of Business Professional Recruiting to oversee the staff offer and hiring process, including negotiations on compensation.
- Partnering with HR and the conflicts department to ensure candidates complete all necessary paperwork and clear conflicts and background checks.
- Tracking and reporting statistics on staff hires, promotions, and departures, and maintaining annual search firm expense data.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the employer.

Education and Experience Information:

Education:

- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Years of Experience:

- A minimum of 6 years’ experience in recruiting, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
- In-house recruiting experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

- Proficiency with an applicant tracking system (ATS) is required.
- Ability to quickly establish relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Strong professional and effective communication skills to build trust and collaborate with various departments and leaders.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Skills in reading and writing to proof and edit documents, as well as performing non-complex arithmetic calculations.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete numerous tasks under time constraints.
- Demonstrating outstanding judgment, professionalism, and maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
- Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with a diverse group of staff, attorneys, vendors, and agencies, providing information with courtesy and tact.

Physical Requirements:

- Sighted, with good hearing and a clear speaking voice.

Working Conditions:

- The role is based in a normal office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise and temperature.
- Some travel is expected, including occasional visits to other law firm offices.
- The position may require working more than 40 hours per week and may involve irregular hours.

Salary Information:

The text does not provide specific salary information for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

The law firm is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on job-related factors, ensuring equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.