Attorney Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist

Eversheds Sutherland • Washington, DC

13d • $55,000 - $82,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a self-motivated Attorney Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist to join our high-performing attorney recruitment team at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. This newly created role is not your average position; it's a chance to join us as we shape and scale the next generation of our Firm. This role blends the full life cycle responsibilities of traditional attorney recruiting with the strategic, proactive outreach required to engage high-end legal talent in a competitive market. If you thrive on proactive outreach, creative problem-solving, and making meaningful connections, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. The ideal candidate is a persuasive relationship-builder and confident communicator who excels at outreach, engagement, and able to build trust with internal stakeholders and external talent. You are motivated to achieve the Firm’s growth objectives while delivering a seamless, high-touch recruitment experience from first interaction through onboarding. This role provides the opportunity to influence execution of the hiring strategy, elevate the Firm’s presence within the legal market, and develop sophisticated talent pipelines that drive the Firm’s long-term success.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• At least five (5) years of attorney recruiting experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing competing demands.
• Possess the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Basic administrative and office skills are required.
• This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with staffing agency or legal search firm is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Market Engagement Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber attorneys, including proactively and creatively engaging with candidates to build meaningful connections.
• Initiate direct outreach through personalized calls, LinkedIn messaging, and other innovative channels to cultivate opportunities and long-term relationships for future roles.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging talent trends and competitive insights.
• Create compelling outreach campaigns that position the firm as a destination for top legal talent.
• Manage the candidate experience from initial contact through offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Recruitment Operations Coordinate interviews, prepare detailed candidate profiles, and ensure timely feedback.
• Deliver a smooth onboarding experience, including orientation and integration planning.
• Maintain applicant tracking system hygiene Track key metrics related to hire conversion, time to hire, offer acceptance rate, etc.
• Law School and Summer Associate Program Management Support on-campus interview (OCI) programs and law school engagement initiatives.
• Organize and attend networking events, career fairs, and receptions to strengthen our brand.
• Assist with summer associate programs, including work assignments, evaluations, and feedback sessions.
• Track and report on outreach efforts, candidate pipelines, and program success metrics.

Benefits

• The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees