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Summary

The Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator, in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, is responsible for supporting the firm's efforts to recruit and onboard lawyers. Under the supervision of the Talent Acquisition Managers, the Coordinator schedules interviews and maintains candidate records through our application tracking system to ensure a seamless hiring process. The coordinator works closely with the Talent Acquisition Managers to identify top legal talent, ensuring compliance with all hiring policies. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential to succeed in this role. Prior experience in law firm recruiting is preferred.

Location

This position can sit in any of our U.S. office locations, with a preference to sit in our San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Diego, or Los Angeles offices, and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Will be an essential member of a national recruiting team, supporting the growth of a designated practice group across all levels of lawyer hiring.
• Assists and coordinates all activities related to the full life cycle of a lateral candidate, including creating job requisitions and postings, maintaining candidate files in the applicant tracking system, coordinating interview schedules, compiling candidate feedback, and preparing standard offer letters.
• Under the supervision of Talent Acquisition Managers, will communicate directly with search firm agencies, associates, partner candidates and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless candidate experience.
• In addition to maintaining a high volume of interviews, will manage the conflicts checks and background checks, as well as collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Managers on special projects.
• Maintain and provide information and reports regarding recruitment to the business and HR leadership team.
• Process prompt payment of vendor invoices for all U.S. related recruitment expenses and maintain records.
• Assist with the administrative process of executing agreements with new agency relations.
• During the summer months, in addition to lateral recruiting responsibilities, assist respective practice group in preparing for summer associate reviews (e.g. collecting and compiling evaluations), planning the practice group summer associate summit and handling additional administrative tasks. Please note, this position does not require hosting in-person summer events.
• Support the recruiting brand by creating an exceptional candidate experience.
• Must be able to work flexible/additional hours periodically as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Hands-on experience in MS Outlook, Word, Excel (experience using pivot tables, Artificial Intelligence and other advanced analytics preferred), and Workday. Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required. Comfortable learning and working in new recruiting/HR software platforms and communicating with firm stakeholders and executive management. Excellent written communication skills. Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. Meticulous attention to detail. A team player with a self-starter attitude. Must be able to work flexible/additional hours as needed.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3 years of legal recruiting or similar environment.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $34.09 - $53.19 per hour depending on the candidate's geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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