Staff Recruiting Specialist

About the role

As a Staff Recruiting Specialist, you are responsible for delivering full-cycle recruitment services for business professional staff positions across the Firm. Working under the direction of the Staff Recruiting Manager, you will partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs, develop sourcing strategies, and attract, assess, and hire high-quality candidates. You will serve as a primary point of contact throughout the recruitment process and contribute to recruiting initiatives designed to enhance candidate experience, improve hiring outcomes, and support the Firm’s talent acquisition objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and onboarding new recruiting team members.
• Provide guidance and support to Recruiting Coordinators on recruiting processes and best practices.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned staff positions, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer extension, and onboarding activities.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, candidate qualifications, and recruitment timelines.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies utilizing job boards, social media platforms, professional associations, referral networks, diversity organizations, and other recruiting channels.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through proactive sourcing and networking techniques.
• Screen and evaluate candidates to determine qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with position requirements.
• Advise hiring managers on candidate evaluation, market conditions, talent availability, compensation trends, and recruiting best practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct reference checks and assist with compensation discussions and offer recommendations.
• Extend employment offers and manage offer negotiations within established guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition data within the applicant tracking system.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruiting agencies, educational institutions, professional organizations, and other talent sources.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and hiring activity to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with recruitment marketing initiatives, including networking events, social media campaigns, and employer branding efforts.
• Participate in recruiting projects and initiatives focused on enhancing talent acquisition processes, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and recruiting best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm, professional services, corporate environment, or related industry.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes independently.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter or similar recruiting technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent searches while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of full-cycle recruiting practices and candidate sourcing techniques.
• Ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers, candidates, vendors, and colleagues.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Knowledge of employment market trends and recruitment best practices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to influence and consult with stakeholders while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple openings and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits at all levels.
• Culture that embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals.
• Collaborative team environment supporting the unique client experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
• Eligibility for annual merit increases and bonus pay.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $100,000 annually, based on a 40-hour work week. This range is applicable for jobs to be performed in Seattle. An employee’s pay within the range will be based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs.

Schedule

This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104.