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Staff Recruiting Coordinator

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull TimeStaff$70,000–$90,000 /yrPosted 1 day agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • recruiting
  • Global Services
  • staff recruiting
  • human resources
  • hiring managers
  • interviewing
  • phone pre-screenings
  • applicant tracking system
  • search firms
  • fee agreements

Nice to have

  • law firm recruiting
  • professional services recruiting

Role summary

Gibson Dunn, a leading global law firm, seeks a Staff Recruiting Coordinator based in California. This role supports the Staff Recruiting department by recruiting for Global Services positions and assisting with firm-wide staff recruiting. Responsibilities include partnering with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, conducting phone screenings, extending offers, administering new hire orientations, and managing the applicant tracking system. The position also involves researching search firms, establishing testing criteria, and ensuring adherence to firm policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least three years of experience in recruiting within a law firm or professional services organization, and knowledge of HR practices.

Summary:

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in California, the Staff Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the department in a variety of recruiting functions. Key responsibilities include recruiting for Global Services positions Firm-wide and supporting staff recruiting on a Firm-wide basis. In addition, will assist the department in carrying out various human resources programs and functions, and other responsibilities as assigned.

This role reports to the Manager, Staff Recruiting.

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Responsibilities include:

  • Recruit various staff positions for various Global Services departments.
  • Develop effective partnerships with hiring managers to understand and successfully meet their recruiting needs.
  • Develop and maintain information regarding recruiting trends and market and present this information to hiring managers.
  • Coach the hiring managers on the hiring process and appropriate interviewing techniques/approaches.
  • Source candidates through job boards and other recruitment platforms.
  • Conduct initial phone pre-screenings with potential candidates.
  • Review and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers.
  • Track and maintain all recruiting activities and files.
  • Extend verbal and written offers of employment to successful candidates.
  • Administer the new hire orientations for the Global Services staff employees.
  • Responsible for administration and maintenance of applicant tracking system.
  • Research/identify contingent and retained search firms, and partner with Directors of Administration regarding fee agreements.
  • Leverage alternative sources to build a flow of candidates to lower dependence on agencies.
  • Partner with Directors of Administration to establish, monitor, and administer a standard set of applicant testing criteria, and provide assistance with recruiting when needed.
  • Follow established GDC and department policies, procedures, objectives, attendance, and safety guidelines.
  • Practices high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

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    Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources practices and principles with a full understanding of recruiting practices.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with all levels of staff and management.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

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    Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Three years’ experience in a Human Resources department preferred
  • At least three years’ experience in recruiting department of law firm or other professional services organization required
  • Experience with Greenhouse, SilkRoad or PeopleSoft 9.0 strongly desired.

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    Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

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    Compensation & Benefits:

    The annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

    Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

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    For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com. Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

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    Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com. Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.

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    Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Gibson Dunn does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or vendors. Resumes sent to any Gibson Dunn employee or attorney, or submitted by an agency through the direct candidate application portal will not establish agency ownership of the candidate and Gibson Dunn will not be expected to honor an agency’s terms or pay any related fees. When a role is open for agency submissions, Gibson Dunn will notify our current agency partners and make the position available through our Agency Portal in Greenhouse. Only agencies that have been given portal access are authorized to submit candidates for consideration. Agencies without a current agreement that wish to be considered for future opportunities may contact staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com. Please do not send resumes to this address.

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