Legal Recruiting Specialist

Job Summary

Kutak Rock, a nationally recognized AM Law 200 firm, seeks a Legal Recruiting Specialist to support firmwide hiring initiatives through the facilitation and coordination of the hiring and onboarding process. Reporting to the Director of Recruiting, this role is ideal for the experienced legal recruiting professional who excels in working collaboratively with hiring managers, firm leaders, and teammates in a collegial environment. Success in this role will be measured by time to fill, candidate satisfaction, hiring manager feedback, and adherence to firmwide compliance standards.

This is a full-time position that offers a hybrid work option in one of the following firm offices: Atlanta, Denver, Fayetteville, Irvine, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Omaha, Philadelphia, Richmond, Rogers, Scottsdale, Spokane, Springfield, Tallahassee, or Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruiting by partnering with working groups and departments on lateral, associate, professional, and legal staff recruiting across the Firm
• Partner with office and department leaders to gain a comprehensive understanding of hiring needs for every role, implement innovative recruitment strategies, and provide recommendations on hiring practices
• Execution of recruiting searches, including coordinating search strategy discussions with hiring managers, developing outreach plans, and ensuring timely progression of each search
• Share ideas, market intelligence, and recruiting strategies to help identify solutions for challenging searches and improve overall recruiting outcomes
• Facilitate firmwide recruiting processes and procedures including candidate sourcing, screening and selection, organizing and assisting interview panels, interview scheduling, offer approval/presentation and onboarding, in partnership with offices and departments across the Firm
• Proactively manage full cycle recruiting for all assigned roles, ensuring timely follow-up, movement of candidates throughout the process and adherence to recruiting timelines and hiring objectives
• Conducts research projects, as requested, on candidates, groups, and firms for market related research
• Maintain timely and professional communications with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process
• Develop job postings in partnership with the hiring manager, including recommending pay ranges based on market research
• Ensure compliance with pay transparency laws and best practices
• Serve as a liaison with external search firms, active job boards, social networks, and other platforms for finding qualified candidates
• Facilitate and ensure adherence to Firm policies, federal, state and local laws, procedures, and industry best practices
• Support employer branding initiatives and enhance the Firm’s recruiting presence on social media, job boards, and other platforms
• Champion the candidate experience by gathering feedback, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing enhancements to the recruiting process
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic workforce planning by analyzing hiring trends, tracking key recruiting metrics, and providing data-driven insights to leadership

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of legal industry recruiting best practices
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships with hiring managers, applicants, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in candidate sourcing platforms, pipeline management, and reporting
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and human resource information systems (HRIS)
• Able to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity; ability to exercise discretion and appropriate judgment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder recruiting processes
• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive work environment, inclusive sourcing, structured interviews, and equitable offers
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with attorneys and firm leadership

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field preferred
• 5 years in Legal Recruiting with attorney sourcing & recruiting experience preferred
• Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States
• Experience in Law.com Compass, Pirical, or LinkedIn Recruiter preferred

Position Information

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $73,000-$97,000 Per year, commensurate with education and experience

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, subject to manager approval in one of the following office locations: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Irvine, CA; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Rogers, AR; Scottsdale, AZ; Spokane, WA; Springfield, MO; Tallahassee, FL; or Washington D.C.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. The Firm complies with fair chance laws in all locations.

California Applicants: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

About The Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.