Freelance Recruiter, Staff Talent Acquisition

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP•Washington, DC

2d•$46 - $62•Remote

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Freelance Recruiter, Staff Talent Acquisition to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. This position is responsible for full-cycle recruiting professional staff, including sourcing, attracting and hiring external and internal employees to fill open positions. The Recruiter will partner closely with over 100 hiring managers in various departments including but not limited to accounting, finance, legal support, IT, human resources, and marketing. A successful recruiter will be a trusted talent advisor, develop and execute recruiting strategies, balance multiple searches simultaneously, use innovative sourcing tools and techniques, research and report out industry trends, leverage recruitment data to improve hiring processes and outcomes, and implement DEI best practices to ensure an equitable candidate experience. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in a recruiting, preferably with multi-office professional services firm experience
Demonstrated technical skills in full-cycle recruiting
Demonstrated learning agility to address skill gaps and the ability to receive feedback
Stellar verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and active listening skills
Strong customer orientation; viewing situations through the perspective of hiring managers, positively impacting candidate experience, and meeting the business needs of the firm
Expert relationship-building skills, demonstrating diplomacy and composure in difficult situations
Ability to solve problems and make decisions with little oversight
Proficient in MS Office 365, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word
ATS/ CRM experience for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates
Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing passive candidates using a variety of tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean searches

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for up to 10+ positions concurrently across multiple departments
Build relationships with staff hiring managers to understand business needs, identify recruitment challenges, and execute innovative strategies to overcome them
Develop a deep understanding of the firm’s culture, values, and strategic objectives, including an understanding of general business concepts and changing needs of the legal industry as a whole
Think creatively to attract top legal talent through innovative sourcing and branding strategies
Review and analyze candidate materials, assess their suitability, and gather information for managers to make informed and equitable hiring decisions
Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate’s basic qualifications, confirm interest/motivation, manage expectations, and enhance candidate experience
Keep hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders informed about recruitment progress, challenges, and outcomes in a timely manner
Under the advisement of the staff talent acquisition recruiting manager, skillfully negotiate offer terms between candidates and hiring managers, draft offer letters, and work to influence a mutually positive outcome for both the firm and the candidate
Support firm-wide talent acquisition branding by encouraging staff and attorneys to leverage their personal social media networks for talent acquisition purposes by sharing job openings, referrals, and testimonials to expand the firm’s reach and attract qualified candidates
Contribute innovative ideas, business solutions, and new perspectives to continuously raise the bar for recruitment performance
Seek opportunities to optimize recruitment processes and improve efficiency
Maintain a fair, objective, and equitable approach throughout the recruitment process
Demonstrate honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions
Protect candidate and firm confidentiality throughout the recruitment process
Comply with legal requirements and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures
Partner with attorney talent acquisition team to assist with overflow work and projects as needed