Attorney Talent Acquisition Specialist

Support attorney recruiting for a hybrid Attorney Talent Acquisition team based in Salt Lake City or Denver.

Responsibilities

• Source lateral associates and shareholder candidates for open and anticipated roles
• Use sourcing tools such as Firm Prospects, Pirical, and LinkedIn Recruiter to build target candidate lists across practice groups and markets
• Conduct proactive outreach and help maintain an excellent candidate experience
• Assist with initial screening and qualification conversations
• Perform legal market research, competitor analysis, and talent intelligence reporting
• Maintain accurate candidate records in Workday, including interview activity tracking and recruiting metrics
• Support recruiting efforts in collaboration with the Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager, office Managing Shareholders, and Practice Group Leaders (PGLs) for:
  • Summer associates
  • Lateral shareholders
  • Lateral associates
  • Alternative track attorneys
• Support on-campus recruiting by preparing materials, scheduling callback interviews, following up with attorneys, and coordinating candidate communications
• Oversee day-to-day Summer Associate Program operations, including training coordination, sourcing work assignments, compiling evaluations, planning social events, and related duties
• Assist with drafting and updating job postings; review and process resumes in Workday and generate reports as needed
• Manage and update applicant databases, prepare offer package materials
• Coordinate virtual and in-person interview schedules and collect feedback from stakeholders
• Coordinate effectively with candidates and/or legal search firms, provide correspondence, and submit background check requests
• Partner with the hiring team by networking with career services to reach law students
• Support other departmental activities and perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), with a professional demeanor and presentation
• Ability to interact effectively with candidates, all levels of firm personnel, and external clients
• Strong service mindset and commitment to high-quality standards and client expectations, with initiative to seek innovative ways to support others
• Superior judgment and discretion; ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality for sensitive and proprietary information
• Analytical approach with strong problem-solving, initiative, good judgment, and excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships and collaborate as part of a team
• Critical thinking ability to shift priorities and manage change while delivering positive outcomes
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a related field (preferred)
• Five to eight years of related attorney recruiting in a mid-to-large law firm setting or executive search experience
• Proven success sourcing and engaging passive candidates
• Familiarity with talent or competitive intelligence reporting
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional ability to learn new software tools quickly
• Workday, Firm Prospects, Pirical, and/or LinkedIn Recruiter experience is a plus
• Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality

Work Arrangement & Location

• Based in the Salt Lake City or Denver office
• Hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence required for day-to-day operations, team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building
• Reports to the Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager

Technologies

• Workday
• Firm Prospects
• Pirical
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Windows-based software
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Copilot
• ChatGPT

Benefits

• Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with optional HSA
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life
• Voluntary disability
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs may be available in certain markets

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally required to move from workstation or desk to work independently or with a team to meet with colleagues or supervisor and retrieve assignments
• May be sedentary and require sitting for extended periods
• Manual dexterity required to use a phone, enter data into a computer, handle objects, and use office equipment

Pay Range

• Expected pay range: $95,000 to $110,000 per year
• DEN: $95,000 to $110,000 per year
• Actual pay adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law