Senior Legal Recruiter

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Legal Recruiter will work directly with the Hiring Committee and Legal Talent Department to evaluate the firm’s recruitment of summer associates and patent professionals, develop and implement an effective year-round hiring strategy, and coordinate hiring activities throughout their pre-employment cycle. This role involves continuous improvement of these processes and endeavors. Responsibilities include developing a strategic plan, logistics, and communications for the firm’s annual summer associate and scientific advisor and patent agent (SAPA) programs, as well as other student recruitment and engagement activities throughout the year.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Advanced prioritization skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented
Sense of urgency
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or other HR software
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar field.
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or combination of equivalent education and experience.
Only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a year-round strategy for meeting the firm’s recruitment and hiring goals for summer associates, patent professionals, and first-year attorneys, in partnership with the Hiring Committee and Legal Talent Department.
Plan, develop, and implement logistics and communications for the summer associate and SAPA programs, including onboarding, orientation, work allocation, social events, feedback and evaluations, and offer extensions.
Maintain department and Hiring Committee reports related to summer associate and patent professional recruitment.
Support internal partners, including the Hiring Committee and Legal Talent Department, with their recruitment roles.
Oversee the direct application, resume collection, and interview process and communications for the firm’s summer associate and SAPA programs, including interview scheduling, candidate feedback, and offer extensions.
Maintain all candidate files and track candidate status and interactions through the applicant tracking system (FloRecruit).
Continuously review, evaluate, and develop improvements to recruitment processes in conjunction with relevant internal partners.
Develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy for building ongoing relationships with career development office leaders at designated schools, and independently implement and evaluate this strategy.
Independently identify suitable on-campus and firm-sponsored recruiting and engagement events throughout the year at designated schools.
Coordinate logistics and communications for attorney attendance at recruiting events.
Update and maintain recruitment content on the firm’s intranet, website, social media, and other recruiting platforms.
Participate in and contribute to special projects and initiatives related to recruitment and talent acquisition.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in recruitment and student engagement.
Assist in the preparation of the firm’s recruiting, summer associate, and SAPA program budgets.