DM Injury Law is one of the fastest-growing personal injury firms in the Midwest — 70+ attorneys, 200 support staff, and offices across 10 markets including Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Omaha, and Oklahoma City. Founded in 2013, the firm's growth has been driven by professional, compassionate legal representation for clients after life-altering personal injury events.

Join us and be part of a team that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

Job Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-cycle recruiting for the firm and delivers a welcoming Day 1 experience through new employee orientation. Serving as a brand ambassador in the marketplace, this individual builds strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers alike, ensuring every interaction reflects the firm with authenticity and professionalism.

The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and relationship-driven, with strong judgment, a consultative approach, and the ability to engage talent with credibility and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities: (perform other related duties as assigned)

Recruiting & Hiring

Lead full-cycle recruiting across all firm markets for all non-attorney positions including sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer negotiation.
Build and maintain pipelines of passive talent for key roles through creative, multi-channel sourcing strategies.

Partnerships & Reporting

Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs, providing ongoing alignment and workforce planning support.
Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen employer branding, enhance social media presence.
Provide regular reporting and data-driven insights to leadership, and support early talent initiatives, including internship and university partnership programs.

Process & Systems

Own and optimize the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other systems, ensuring they remain accurate, organized, and actionable.
Maintain and improve recruiting processes, including interview frameworks and screening guides, to drive consistency and quality across hiring efforts.
Create and maintain clear, compelling job descriptions, and manage key hiring logistics such as interviews, assessments, background checks, offer letters, and pre-employment coordination.

Onboarding & Orientation

Plan, schedule, and facilitate Day 1 new employee orientation, covering the firm’s history, mission, and culture; key policies; benefits overview; systems access; and introductions to the team.
Coordinate pre-boarding activities from offer acceptance through the start date, including new-hire paperwork, equipment and system access requests, and Day 1 logistics, in partnership with HR, IT, and hiring managers.
Partner with HR and hiring managers to hand off new hires smoothly into onboarding and use new-hire feedback to continuously improve orientation and the first-week experience.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Who You Are

Strong interpersonal skills, approachable and team-oriented, with the ability to build credibility and trust with candidates, hiring managers and colleagues across the firm
High level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment
Organized, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude and a collaborative mindset
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations and communicate clearly

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a proven ability to source and engage candidates through LinkedIn and other professional networks.
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and social media recruiting tools
Polished interviewing skills across multiple formats, including structured, behavioral, and phone screenings
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, professional guidance to both candidates and hiring managers
Comfortable presenting to and facilitating groups, with the ability to deliver engaging, well-organized new employee orientation sessions.

Nice to have

Prior experience recruiting within a legal, professional services, or high-growth environment is a plus

What We Offer

Health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) with up to a 4% match
3 weeks of paid time off
Paid holidays
Great work/life balance—no long hours
Free on-site parking
Stable job with a growing law firm and a supportive team

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