Attorney Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is hiring a self-motivated Attorney Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist to support full life-cycle attorney recruiting and proactive, strategic outreach in a hybrid role in Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative attorney sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber candidates
• Proactively engage candidates through personalized outreach to build meaningful connections and long-term relationships
• Conduct direct outreach using methods such as personalized calls and LinkedIn messaging (and other innovative channels)
• Perform 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 candidate experience from initial contact through offer negotiation and onboarding
• Coordinate interviews, maintain candidate profiles, and ensure timely feedback
• Support a smooth onboarding experience, including orientation and integration planning
• Maintain applicant tracking system hygiene
• Track key recruiting metrics such as hire conversion, time to hire, and offer acceptance rate
• Support on-campus interview (OCI) programs and law school engagement initiatives
• Organize and attend networking events, career fairs, and receptions to strengthen firm brand presence
• Assist with summer associate programs, including work assignments, evaluations, and feedback sessions
• Track and report on outreach efforts, candidate pipelines, and program success metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 5 years of attorney recruiting experience
• Prior experience with a staffing agency or legal search firm is ideal
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Basic administrative and office skills

Tools & Technologies

• LinkedIn
• Applicant tracking system

Compensation

• $70,000 - $95,000 per year
• Offers are contingent on factors including geographic location, experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations

Hybrid Work Location

• Atlanta, GA (hybrid)
• On-site presence required 3 days per week

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Paid time off
• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tailored learning opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion / Equal Employment Opportunity

• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm and the larger legal profession
• Equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics
• Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation will not be tolerated
• Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to apply or perform essential job functions
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster