What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Friedman Williams?
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our team in our Fort Lauderdale office. This position will work closely with the Chief Talent Officer and Talent Acquisition Manager to support the Firm’s attorney and staff recruiting initiatives, including lateral partner recruitment, attorney hiring, law school recruiting, and onboarding.
The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in recruiting within a law firm, along with strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment and contributing to firm-wide talent acquisition efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Provide administrative and coordination support for firm-wide lateral partner, attorney, and staff recruiting initiatives in partnership with the Chief Talent Officer and Talent Acquisition Manager.
- Maintain and administer recruitment databases and systems supporting entry-level and lateral attorney and staff hiring.
- Coordinate the Firm’s on-campus interview program for summer associates, including scheduling interviews and distributing materials to law schools.
- Support attorney and staff recruiting activities, including interview scheduling, travel arrangements, and related administrative responsibilities.
- Coordinate candidate interviews and ensure all necessary materials are distributed to interviewers and candidates in advance.
- Prepare and edit professional correspondence, including letters, emails, memoranda, and offer letters.
- Assist with onboarding and administrative processes for incoming attorneys and staff.
- Liaise with external search firms as directed by the Chief Talent Officer and Talent Acquisition Manager.
- Process and track invoices related to attorney and staff recruiting.
- Provide additional administrative and recruiting support as needed.
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of recruiting experience within a law firm and/or 2–4 years of administrative experience within a law firm.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn recruiting databases and other technology platforms.
- A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach to supporting recruiting initiatives.