Gibson Dunn

Legal

StaffRecruiter

$135–185k ~AI est. Century City, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Recruiter at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Full-cycle recruitment, Strategic sourcing, Candidate experience. Manage recruitment process from requisition through onboarding. Develop strategic recruitment plans”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency; Strengthen and grow candidate pipeline; Ensure timely entry into onboarding platform; Enhance candidate experience; Improve candidate experience; Improve hiring manager experience; Ensure efficiency throughout process; Ensure accountability throughout process

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Analyze problems; Resolve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Full-cycle recruitment experience, Manage multiple roles simultaneously, Maintain confidence of sensitive information, Critical thinking and sound judgment, Effective communication skills (written and verbal), Ability to interact with individuals at all levels, Manage productive working relationships

Nice to Have

7+ years recruiting experience in legal environment, Experience seeking and placing talent globally

What You'll Do.

Manage recruitment process from requisition through onboarding

Develop strategic recruitment plans

Partner with hiring managers

Understand role requirements

Provide guidance on recruiting best practices

consistency and efficiency

Develop market data information

Leverage alternative sourcing tools

Build relationships with agency search firms

Communicate Gibson Dunn culture

Review contractual terms

Negotiate contractual terms

Review qualified candidates

Refer qualified candidates

Conduct initial phone screenings

Evaluate candidates' expertise

Track recruiting activities

Maintain recruiting files

Extend written offers

Manage offer negotiations

Maintain applicant tracking system

Ensure ATS configuration is up to date

Complete pre-employment checks

Ensure timely entry into onboarding platform

Create onboarding plans

Create integration plans

Establish recruitment metrics

Track recruitment metrics

Report key findings to leadership

Drive department initiatives

Lead department initiatives

Assess recruitment processes

Assess recruitment tools

Assess recruitment resources

Enhance candidate experience

Identify ways to improve candidate experience

Improve hiring manager experience

Ensure efficiency throughout process

Ensure accountability throughout process

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with hiring managers; Partner with key stakeholders; Partner with Staff Recruiting Manager

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

Summary: Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, San Francisco or Palo Alto, the Staff Recruiter will oversee the entire recruitment process for high level requisitions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment and effectively manage all areas of the recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding. This position is responsible for creating a positive and personalized experience for candidates, agency contacts and hiring managers while driving efficiencies and ensuring compliance. This role reports to Manager, Staff Recruiting. Responsibilities include: Manage the entire recruitment process of high-level staff positions, from requisition through onboarding and integration, for various national and international Global Services departments. Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract top talent, aligning with the firm’s long-term goals and objectives. Partner with hiring managers to fully understand role requirements and provide guidance on recruiting best practices to ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency. Develop and maintain information regarding market data and talent availability and leverage this information to provide guidance to hiring managers. Actively source candidates through job boards and other recruitment platforms to ensure a strong candidate pipeline. Leverage alternative resources and tools to ensure a strategic sourcing model. Partner and build strong relationships with agency search firms to effectively communicate Gibson Dunn’s culture and strengthen and grow candidate pipeline when additional support is required. Review and negotiate contractual terms

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