Talent Acquisition Specialist

November 3, 2026
New York City, NY, US
$75,000 – $90,000/yr
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For the New York Office on an International Law Firm

Responsibilities include

  • Support the Chief Talent Officer and Talent Acquisition Manager with firmwide lateral partner, attorney, and business services recruiting.
  • Manage the recruiting process from initial candidate sourcing through interviews, evaluations, offer letters, and onboarding.
  • Coordinate the summer associate recruiting process, including on-campus interviews, callbacks, candidate evaluations, and follow-ups.
  • Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate candidate records, data integrity, and efficient recruiting workflows.
  • Partner with hiring managers, attorneys, and search firms to identify hiring needs, review candidates, and maintain communication throughout the recruiting process.
  • Coordinate background checks, manage job postings, and support firmwide recruiting initiatives.

Qualifications include

  • 3–5 years of recruiting experience within a law firm, with a strong understanding of the New York legal market.
  • Experience supporting lateral attorney and business services recruiting, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and onboarding.
  • Familiarity with law school recruiting and summer associate programs preferred.
  • Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruiting databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, attorneys, and hiring managers.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple recruiting priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Salary: $75k-$90k