Legal Talent Specialist

Cozen O'Connor Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a full time Legal Talent Specialist to join the recruiting team. The position will reside in Philadelphia on a hybrid schedule and will be responsible for firm-wide recruiting efforts and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have law firm experience, preferably with attorney recruiting.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of recruiting or equivalent experience in a large law firm, professional services, or other similar environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with applicant tracking systems; experience with viRecruit preferred
Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment while upholding exceptional customer service, a positive attitude, and professionalism
Proficiency in MS Office
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, strong technical, communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidences
Bachelor’s degree required
Cover letter required

Nice To Haves

Law firm experience, preferably with attorney recruiting
Experience with viRecruit preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate lateral attorney recruiting in coordination with the Manager of Legal Recruiting
Oversee shepherding of candidates through the recruiting life cycle and acts as a liaison to lateral candidates throughout the interviewing process
Actively source candidates through candidate search platforms, job postings, advertisements, networking, use of career services, search firms, and referrals
Manage tracking of candidates, including identifying how each candidate learned about the position, and facilitating the recruiting process through necessary follow up and taking next steps in recruiting process
Manage tracking of job advertisements
Review lateral questionnaires and facilitate clearance process of conflicts
Contact candidate’s professional references as part of due diligence
Facilitate background check process, including reviewing background check reports, identifying areas for follow-up, and facilitating resolution of any issues as necessary
Complete onboarding tasks and partner with Human Resources and other administrative departments as needed
Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms
Assist the Director of Career Development and/or Chief Legal Talent Officer with recruiting efforts
Assist with student recruiting as needed
Assist Legal Talent department as needed