Sands Anderson PC is seeking a motivated and savvy Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract top talent for the summer program, entry-level and lateral attorneys, paralegals and administrative legal professionals. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the direction of the Director of Talent Acquisition and Director of Human Resources on recruitment needs.
- Work with appropriate hiring managers to assess talent needs; create and update job descriptions as appropriate.
- Maintain and update recruitment content on the firm website and recruitment platforms.
- Source candidates through appropriate recruitment sources, including employment ads, social media campaigns, law school career services, affinity groups, and professional organizations.
- Maintain applicant records, ensure data integrity, and prepare statistics.
- Manage candidate experience by serving as point person for all candidate communications; coordinate interview schedules, travel, and meeting logistics.
- Gather and analyze interview feedback.
- Interact with headhunters and placement agency partners.
- Conduct market analysis when needed.
- Support planning, coordinating, and executing summer program for law students and college students.
- Coordinate on-boarding experience and new employee mentoring and support.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience; SHRM certification preferred.
- 3+ years of recruitment or related experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
- Experience with applicant tracking software preferred.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Exceptional professionalism, time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Proven ability to respond quickly and appropriately, “experience-oriented” mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
COMPENSATION: $80,000 – $100,000 plus annual subjective bonus
Sands Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace.
