Description

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.

Sands Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace.

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.