Legal Recruiter at Akerman LLP in Dallas, TX

Job description

• Akerman is seeking a Legal Recruiter to support the firm's strategic recruitment initiatives by identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with legal talent in targeted markets. This role will partner closely with firm's Chief Talent Officer, firm leadership and internal stakeholders to develop candidate pipelines, conduct outreach efforts, coordinate meetings and interviews, and track recruitment activity for current and future hiring needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-driven, highly organized, and comfortable conducting direct outreach to prospective candidates.
• This position plays a key role in helping Akerman proactively identify and attract top legal talent while supporting the firm's long-term growth and recruiting objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with firm leadership to understand strategic hiring priorities and targeted recruiting needs.
• Build and develop target candidate lists based on criteria established by practice group leaders and firm management.
• Research and identify prospective attorney and legal professional candidates in designated markets and practice areas.
• Conduct cold outreach to pre-approved prospective candidates to introduce Akerman and assess interest in opportunities with the firm.
• Engage internal contacts and firm personnel to identify and solicit candidate referrals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective candidates to build long-term talent pipelines.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings between prospective candidates and Akerman attorneys, practice leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Schedule and coordinate internal recruiting strategy meetings to discuss targeted hiring needs, candidate pipelines, and market intelligence.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting databases, target lists, candidate tracking spreadsheets, and status reports.
• Monitor candidate progress throughout the recruiting process and provide regular updates to firm leadership.
• Assist with gathering and organizing market research and competitive intelligence related to recruiting efforts.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and professional follow-up.
• Support special recruiting initiatives and strategic talent acquisition projects as assigned.
• Assist with additional projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 + years of previous recruiting, executive search, legal recruiting, sales, business development, or professional services experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence and professionalism when conducting proactive outreach and cold calling activities.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as in utilizing AI and other research tools to build and analyze target lists.
• Experience maintaining recruiting databases, applicant tracking systems, or candidate relationship management tools is preferred.
• Relationship Building
• Networking and Talent Identification
• Persuasive Communication
• Strategic Sourcing
• Project Coordination
• Organization and Follow-Through
• Professionalism and Confidentiality

Skills

Required

• Relationship Building
• Networking and Talent Identification
• Persuasive Communication
• Strategic Sourcing
• Project Coordination
• Organization and Follow-Through
• Professionalism and Confidentiality
• AI and research tools
• Recruiting databases
• Applicant tracking systems
• Candidate relationship management tools

Benefits

• Akerman offers a collaborative and collegial work environment, professional development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.