Director of Talent Acquisition

Lawyers for Justice, PC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice, PC is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead strategic recruitment and development initiatives in our Glendale-based operations team. The role focuses on full-cycle recruitment, proactive talent pipelines, and strengthening our employer brand to attract top talent for senior and specialized roles.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in talent acquisition within professional services, strong business acumen, and a track record of aligning people strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field.
• 7+ years in talent acquisition or development with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Experience in professional services, preferably a growth-oriented law firm.
• Proven ability to design organizational development and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level and specialized roles.
• Forecast hiring needs with leadership and build proactive pipelines.
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent.
• Partner with external recruiters and staffing agencies to support hiring needs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People strategy alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Communication, etc...

Advanced degree (MS, MBA, JD) with emphasis in Leadership, Psychology or Organizational Development

Job description

Director of Talent Acquisition

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glendale

Compensation: $145,000 - $175,000 / year

Description

The Director of Talent Acquisition will serve as a strategic, senior-level subject matter expert in recruitment and talent development, leading key initiatives across organizational, team, and employee-level growth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading full-cycle recruitment; partnering with leadership to forecast hiring needs and build proactive pipelines; enhancing employer branding and candidate experience; managing relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies; designing and implementing training, leadership development, and succession planning programs; and assessing organizational needs to strengthen culture, engagement, and retention. Our team is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is an experienced talent leader with strong business acumen who is strategic, collaborative, and committed to building a workforce that thrives.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level and specialized roles.
• Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and build proactive pipelines.
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience.
• Partner with external recruiters and staffing agencies, establishing and maintaining strong relationships to support hiring needs
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract diverse and high-caliber talent.

Organizational Development & Training:

• Design and implement training programs, leadership development initiatives, and succession planning.
• Partner with managers to identify skill gaps and provide targeted development solutions.
• Assess organizational needs and recommend strategies to strengthen culture, engagement, and retention.
• Measure effectiveness of training and OD initiatives and refine as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Communication, etc...
• Preferred: Advanced degree (MS, MBA, JD) with emphasis in Leadership, Psychology or Organizational Development
• 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition and/or development, with at least 3 years in a senior or strategic role.
• Preferred: Experience within the Professional Services Industry, with a growth-oriented Law Firm
• Proven experience in organizational development, training, and/or talent management.
• Strong business acumen & ability to align People strategy with organizational goals.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases