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Job type full-time
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The legal recruiter will work closely with the dwtsurge program manager to manage full-cycle recruiting for dwtsurge, an innovative alternative legal staffing program at davis wright tremaine llpThis position can be fully remote working within seattle, portland, la, san francisco, new york, or washington d.cMarkets.
Dwtsurge recruits high-quality legal professionals, provides them a thorough grounding in individual clients’ needs and preferences, and deploys them, on-demand, for short- and long-term assignments, overseen by firm partnersThe program is growing rapidly to service various clients and practice groups at the firm and offers an opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial and rapidly-evolving new business line within an established law firm setting.
At davis wright tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusionDwt fosters inclusiveness and authenticityRegardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a typical day you will:
Develop, own, and execute on specific recruitment plans for assigned staffing requests, under the supervision of the dwtsurge program manager
Build and maintain a strong, diverse pipeline of highly qualified attorney and legal staff candidates
Source candidates, review applications, conduct candidate interviews, and discuss position requirements with candidate
Schedule candidate interviews with hiring managers and communicate from hiring managers on next steps
Source new candidates, assess existing candidates, and explore referred candidates for open positions, and for future needs that may develop
Provide candidate recommendations to the dwtsurge program manager and requesting dwt attorneys
Gather, synthesize, and analyze interview feedback and data to iterate on candidate identification and vetting practices
Conduct reference checks, confirm candidate credentials, and gather additional information about candidates as requested by hiring managers
Manage the development and implementation of objective skills tests for candidates and gathering practice group feedback on results
Conduct rate discussions and negotiations with candidates with strong attention to the budgeting requirements of the firm, the client, and the specific project
Draft and manage job postings for all open positions
Provide consultative information to hiring managers on candidate market trends and rates
Support the development of the surge recruiting page and additional candidate resource materials
Manage external-facing content related to the surge program, as well as surge program information on external and internal sites
Track key staffing metrics and generate relevant reports regarding geographic markets, market rates for candidates, etc.
Strategically build and maintain a pipeline of candidates in advance of requests for surge solutions and client secondments
Manage next steps for all internal and external candidate referrals
Innovate on current alternative staffing sourcing methods
Support other surge program team members as needed, including assisting with candidate onboarding, surge attorney professional development, evaluation tracking, and utilization tracking
Dwtsurge marketing and outreach to talent
Assist in the development and management of the dwtsurge recruiting site
Manage the program’s collaboration with the talent acquisition team on recruiting events and with the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion recruiting initiatives
Manage and maintain connections with candidate network
Proactively market the program and develop connections with relevant legal associations, professional groups, law school alumni groups, and more
Own the development and implementation of a communication strategy with candidate network
Support the development of and manage the administrative needs of candidate referral programs
Join us if you have:
An interest in learning more about different practice areas in the legal industry, law firm operations, and evolving ways of serving clients
2+ years of sourcing experience utilizing a variety of tools such as social media and boolean searches
Strong interview abilities and excellent communications skills; experience establishing and maintaining connections with candidates
Demonstrated interest in participating in candidate outreach events and marketing efforts
Proven experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships with expert customer relationship skills
Prior applicant tracking system/ contact management system experience for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates required
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of a professional services organization are required
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to exercise good judgment
Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks in accordance with moving project timelines
Ability to work independently as well as in team settings
Ability to produce polished work product and effectively communicate with high-level stakeholders
Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, follow-up, follow-through, and priority setting skills are required; demonstrated ability to practice good judgment
Proficient in ms office products, including word, excel, and outlook
Ability to travel as necessary to support face-to-face meetings (e.gOffice visits or attendance at regional or local office meetings)
A bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting is very helpful, but we are open to candidates from non-traditional backgrounds who have transferrable skills to succeedExperience in a law firm or other professional services organization is a plus!
Who we are
Davis wright tremaine llp is an amlaw 100 law firm with eight offices nationwideWe are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitmentAt dwt, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
What’s in it for you?
Dwt offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to feel and reach with hands and arms and frequently required to sit, stand, walk and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this positionIt is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Davis wright tremaine llp believes that embracing diversity and inclusion brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communitiesWe are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discriminationIt is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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